All articles tagged with #grunge
Jennifer Finch, the brain cancer–fighting bassist for LA punk icons L7, died at 59. A pivotal figure in the LA scene, she joined L7 in 1986, helped propel their 1992 hit 'Pretend We're Dead,' left in 1997, and returned for the 2014 reunion; she was featured in the documentary L7: Pretend We're Dead, with tributes from peers like Tom Morello.
Jennifer Finch, bassist and co-founder of the 90s feminist grunge band L7, died at 59 after an aggressive brain cancer diagnosis (she’d previously battled thyroid cancer). Bandmates mourned her fierce creativity and impact on music and politics; Finch helped form L7 in 1985 and played on their first four albums, including the hit “Pretend We’re Dead.” L7 had reunion tours and new material and planned a fall farewell tour without her, as peers paid tribute.
At the MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Mariah Carey, Foo Fighters enlisted Taylor Momsen to sing on their set, delivering covers of songs from Carey’s secret 1990s grunge project, including “Love Is A Scam” and “Demented,” as a star-studded lineup paid tribute to the singer.
The article chronicles the rise and fall of White Lion, a prominent hair metal band from the late '80s, highlighting their success with hits like 'When The Children Cry' and the internal struggles, creative differences, and industry changes—particularly the rise of grunge—that led to their decline and breakup, emphasizing the complex relationship between band members Mike Tramp and Vito Bratta.
Matt Cameron, Pearl Jam's longest-serving drummer since 1998, has announced his departure after 27 years, expressing gratitude for his time with the band and its members. Cameron, also known for his work with Soundgarden, is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Pearl Jam praised his contributions and indicated that a replacement has not yet been announced.
Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died 30 years ago, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a music icon and the face of the grunge and alternative movement of the early ‘90s. Despite his brief tenure, Cobain and Nirvana had a profound impact on rock music and pop culture, with their album "Nevermind" achieving RIAA Diamond certification. Cobain's personal struggles and tragic death at the age of 27 brought national awareness to suicide and mental health, while his influence continues to resonate in music and pop culture three decades later.
A 90s grunge fan's mother, Pam, was so distressed by her son's grunge style that she contacted The Oprah Winfrey Show to clean him up before college. Pam voiced her concerns about his messy appearance and his taste in music with titles like "Dead & Bloated" and "Sex Type Thing." The episode resulted in Nick being transformed into a clean-shaven, khaki-wearing young man, much to his dismay.