Accidental Revolution The Story of Grunge

by Anderson, Kyle

• ISBN13: 9780312358198
• ISBN10: 0312358199
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-10
• Publisher: Griffin

Summary

Nirvana, Pearl Jam, HoleandAlice in Chainsare the names that come to mind when we talk about grunge. But never before has there been a complete history of grunge with razor-sharp critical analysisuntil now. Grunge, a style of music that wed classic rock riffs with punk ethos, was the musical movement that defined the 90's and left an indelible mark on the music scene at large. But how did this musical phenomenon emerge from the Seattle underground to become a universal beacon of despair for millions of restless kids around the globe, and why did it resonate with so many disenchanted outsiders? Kyle Anderson answers these questions and more, examining the connection between grunge and punk, how Kurt Cobain's disdain for Axl Rose propelled Nirvana to instant success, the singer who officially killed off grunge with his trite lyrics and pseudo-grunge attitude and the band the ripped off Pearl Jam, made millions of dollars by selling out to the media and went on to become the most hated band ever. Accidental Revolutionis an essential guide to the triumphs and defeats of a musical revolution and its unforgettable icons.

Author Biography

KYLE ANDERSON is an Assistant Editor at Spin magazine.  He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Just What the Hell is this Stuff, Anyway?	p. 1
The Early Years	p. 10
Green River	p. 23
Mother Love Bone	p. 38
Nirvana	p. 45
Pearl Jam	p. 65
Heroin	p. 87
Grunge on Film	p. 98
Soundgarden	p. 111
Outsiders and Wannabes	p. 128
April 1994	p. 146
Epilogue: The Never and the Now	p. 163
The Great Grunge Discography	p. 181
Acknowledgments	p. 227
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