Dinosaur Jr.

== Info ==
Alternative rock band from the nineties noted for helping spur the movement through their performance of 60s/70s inspired rock. Influenced by Black Sabbath, The Replacements, and Neil Young and Crazy Horse. Originally known as Dinosaur until a supergroup known as The Dinosaurs sued them. This supergroup had featured members of Country Joe and the Fish, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Grateful Dead, and Jefferson Airplane. Covered The Cure. Supported by Nirvana. Toured with The Jesus and Mary Chain and Blur. Broke up in 1997, but reunited in 2005. Covered The Stooges. Appeared on The Late Show. Also influenced by The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones. Influenced Nirvana and Pixies. Enjoyed speed metal bands such as Motörhead. Also influenced by Ramones and John Fogerty.
== Genres ==
Alternative Rock
Category:Alternative
Category:Nineties