ARTISTS IN THE ALTERNATIVE ROCK GENRE

Task 6

10 ALTERNATIVE ROCK ARTISTS 1. R.E.M 2. The Smiths 3. U2 4. Radiohead 5. Nirvana 6. The Cure 7. Red Hot Chili Peppers 8. Joy Division 9.Pearl Jam 10. Sonic Youth

R.E.M

R.E.M is an American rock band which formed in the 80’s. The band is made up of:

Lead Singer- Michael Stripe Guitarist- Peter Buck Bassist- Mike Mills Drummer- Bill Berry

R.E.M is one of the first popular alternative rock bands. R.E.M had much underground success but made it in the

mainstream market with the single “The One I Love” in 1987.

The Group signed with Warner Bros. Records around a year later

R.E.M then began to address enviromental and political subjects.

R.E.M is seen as a pioneer of the Alternative Rock Genre.

NIRVANA

An American rock band formed in 1987 Formed by members:

Kurt Cobain- singer/guitarist Krist Novoselic- Bassist

Nirvana is regarded as one of the most important rock bands of the modern age and is seen as quite influential.

Nirvana established itself at the begining of their career as a part of the grunge scene, however they would develop their sound and were influenced by successful rock bands such as R.E.M, therefore their music could also be seen as Alternative rock.

Have sold 75 Million record worldwide and is considered one of the best selling bands of all time.

THE SMITHS The Smiths were an English rock band form in 1982. The band was made up of:

Singer- Morrissey Guitarist- Johnny Marr Bassist- Andy Rourke Drummer- Mike Joyce

Considered one of the most important British Alternative Rock Bands in the 1980’s music scene by critics.

Q Magazine’s Simon Goddard said that The Smiths were: ‘the one truly vital voice of the 80’s’.

NME named them one of the most influential artist ever, beating world regarded bands such as The Beatles in a 2002 poll.

The band broke up in 1987.

FEMALE ROCK ARTISTSStevie Nicks Janis JoplinAmy LeeTina Turner Joan JettAnn WilsonPat Benatar

Evanescence is an American metal/alternative rock band

The band was founded with members: Lead singer/pianist: Amy lee Guitarist: Ben Moody

Evanescence is one of the few rock bands with a female member, Amy lee who is the lead singer of the group and plays an influential part in the band’s songs and direction.

EVANESCENCE