Post-grunge
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| Post-grunge | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Grunge Alternative rock Hard rock Alternative metal[1] |
| Cultural origins | Early–mid 1990s in the United States of America |
| Typical instruments | Electric guitar Acoustic guitar Electric bass guitar Vocals Drum kit |
| Regional scenes | |
| British Columbia California Canada Pacific Northwest Southern Ontario Upper Midwest | |
Post-grunge is a music genre that is strongly influenced by grunge music, a genre that started in Seattle, Washington, United States in the mid-1980s. However, it makes it into a more melodic and radio-friendly sound. Not by a coincidence, it has become very popular on the radio.
Examples of post-grunge artists
- Default
- Creed
- Foo Fighters
- Matchbox Twenty
- Nickelback
- Kutless
- Story of the Year
- Puddle of Mudd
- Three Days Grace
- Daughtry
Post-grunge Media
Post-grunge band Nickelback in 2008
British band Bush (pictured) were described by Matt Diehl of Rolling Stone as "the most successful and shameless mimics of Nirvana's music".
Live, one of the first post-grunge bands, performing in 2013
Post-grunge band Creed in 2002
Puddle of Mudd vocalist Wes Scantlin in 2008
Three Days Grace, live in 2006 Indianpolis's X-Fest with Breaking Benjamin and Seether
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References
- ↑ Post-Grunge. AllmusicRovi Corporation. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
