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The ultimate music lover's guide to Seattle
- The Crocodile. If you were a grunge music fan living in Seattle in the '90s, chances are you saw one of the then “up-and-comers,” such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Sound Garden, play at the Croc. ...
- Hotel Max. ...
- Re-bar. ...
- The Edgewater Hotel. ...
- Jimi Hendrix statue. ...
- London Bridge Studio. ...
- Museum of Pop Culture. ...
- Sound Garden.
- Where in Seattle did Nirvana play?
- Is there still a grunge scene in Seattle?
- Where in Seattle did grunge start?
- Is Seattle known for grunge?
- Did Kurt Cobain sleep under the bridge?
- Where is Kurt Cobain buried?
- What killed grunge?
- Who are the big 4 in grunge?
- Is Seattle good for music?
Where in Seattle did Nirvana play?
Central Saloon
The venue opened just three years after the great fire. Before Alice in Chains, Nirvana, and Soundgarden headlined arenas and festivals around the world, they all played at the Central. The venue is similar in size to the former-CBGB and still hosts bands.
Is there still a grunge scene in Seattle?
Two decades later, Seattle's indie and alternative music scene still thrives, though it's evolved beyond just the dark, edgy sound of grunge and metal.
Where in Seattle did grunge start?
It all started with the Melvins. Formed in 1983 in Washington State, the band were part of a generation of musicians influenced by the likes of KISS, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC.
Is Seattle known for grunge?
Seattle's known for three things: rain, Starbucks, and grunge music. As the birthplace of bands like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam, it's safe to say there is a lot of rich grunge history right in our great city! Here are eight places that all grunge lovers should visit in Seattle.
Did Kurt Cobain sleep under the bridge?
North Aberdeen Bridge, which crosses the Wishkah river, is known locally as Young Street Bridge. Among Nirvana fans, it's famous for its appearance in the song Something in the Way; Cobain reportedly slept under it for a time.
Where is Kurt Cobain buried?
Kurt Cobain
| Original Name | Kurt Donald Cobain |
|---|---|
| Birth | 20 Feb 1967 Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA |
| Death | 5 Apr 1994 (aged 27) Seattle, King County, Washington, USA |
| Burial | Cremated, Ashes scattered, Specifically: Ashes scattered in the Wishkah River, Washington |
| Memorial ID | 1488 · View Source |
What killed grunge?
April 5 is the day the grunge music died, claiming two grunge rock legends years apart. Kurt Cobain, lead singer of Nirvana, died 24 years ago on April 5, 1994. His body was found on April 8, 1994, at his home and it was determined that he died days earlier. Cobain died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Who are the big 4 in grunge?
Out the “Big Four” of Grunge (Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, & Pearl Jam) which one of them do you feel is the best in terms of quality?
Is Seattle good for music?
Today, the city boasts diversified music scene, a number of annual music festivals (think Bumbershoot, Sasquatch, and Zootunes), and an exceptionally friendly music community. A lot of big music names have come out of Seattle.
