Grunge

Grunge is a music genre and subculture that grew out of Seattle, Washington starting in the mid-1980s. It was a combination of Punk and traditional rock sounds, and became very successful in the early to mid 1990s.
The genre is associated with groups such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.
== History ==
=== Origins: 1982-1987 ===
=== Slow Traction: 1987-1990 ===
=== Mainstream Popularity: 1990-1995 ===
=== Transition to Post-Grunge ===
See Also: Post-Grunge
By 1995, the popularity of Grunge waned down as a result of the death of Kurt Cobain the prior year, as well as many bands forming after the fallout having less emphasis on the raw sound, and more on melodic tones.
== Characteristics ==
== Styles of Grunge and Related Styles ==
=== Stoner Rock ===
=== Jangle Pop ===
=== Britpop ===
== See Also ==
* List of Grunge Bands
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Category:Grunge
Category:1980s in Music
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