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Chris Cornell Announces Solo Acoustic Tour

Chris Cornell has just announced that he will set out on his first ever solo acoustic tour. Cornell tested the waters back in December of 09' with two acoustic shows in L.A, and after an overwhelming response; he's decided to do it again. Fans will definitely be in for a...

Soundgarden to Release First Live Album Ever

Yesterday, Soundgarden announced that they will release their first live album - ever - on March 22; it's surprising that it took 27 years for them to make this move, but absence does make the heart grow fonder, and I have to admit, I'm looking forward to this one. The...

The Early Careers of Grunge Musicians

Have you ever wondered what musicians’ jobs were before they made it big? Today, we start a new series to answer just that. "Before They Were Big" seeks to answer that burning question. This edition features some of the artists whose talents contributed to the grunge revolution.Kurt Cobain - NirvanaKurt...

The Rebirth of Grunge

In the mid 80s, a new genre of music began to emerge from the Seattle music scene. This punk/rock hybrid consisted of electric guitars, distortion pedals, angst-filled lyrics, and a lot of noise. It wasn't meant to be radio friendly, it was grunge. Sub Pop Records capitalized on the growing...