Commercial success is not the only component of the long existence of musical groups. Sometimes project participants are more important than what they do. Music, the formation of a special environment, the influence on the views of other people form a special mixture that helps to keep "afloat". The Love Battery team from America is a good confirmation of the possibility of developing according to this principle. The history of […]
Rock
The musical genre originated in the 50s of the last century. It has absorbed many styles and trends. The basis of rock music is rhythm. Most often, it is set by percussion instruments. At the beginning of the development of the musical genre, these were drums and cymbals, at the present time, these are computer sequencers.
The content of the tracks varies from light and cheerful motives to gloomy, depressing and philosophical ones. There are several styles of music direction.
For the first time, rock sounded on the territory of the United States of America and Western Europe. The first compositions in this genre were recorded in English, but soon rock spread to all countries of the world. For example, in the Soviet Union, it was actively born in the 60s.
Along with Green River, 80s Seattle band Malfunkshun is often cited as the founding father of the Northwest grunge phenomenon. Unlike many future Seattle stars, the guys aspired to be an arena-sized rock star. The same goal was pursued by the charismatic frontman Andrew Wood. Their sound had a profound effect on many of the future grunge superstars of the early 90s. […]
Screaming Trees is an American rock band formed in 1985. The guys write songs in the direction of psychedelic rock. Their performance is filled with emotionality and unique live playing of musical instruments. This group was especially loved by the public, their songs actively broke into the charts and occupied a high position. Creation history and first Screaming Trees albums […]
It cannot be said that Skin Yard was known in wide circles. But the musicians became the pioneers of the style, which later became known as grunge. They managed to tour in the US and even Western Europe, having an important impact on the sound of the following bands Soundgarden, Melvins, Green River. Creative activities of Skin Yard The idea to found a grunge band came to […]
The Gories, which means "dried, coagulated blood" in English, is an American band from Michigan. The official period of the band's existence is considered to be from 1986 to 1992. The performers of The Gories were Mick Collins, Dan Croha and Peggy O'Neil. Mick Collins, a leader by nature, was the ideological inspirer and […]
Temple Of the Dog is a one-off project by Seattle-based musicians created as a tribute to Andrew Wood, who died of a heroin overdose. The band released a single album in 1991, naming it after their band. During the fledgling grunge era, the Seattle music scene was characterized by the unity and musical camaraderie of the bands. They were more likely to respect […]
