Amoeba Music

By Brad Austin

           To call Mudhoney the most important grunge band ever is a bold move. Of course they were influential, but not nearly as influential as Nirvana. Sure, they're still making records, but so are Pearl Jam. And yes, they brought hints of psychedelia into the “Seattle Sound,” but so did Soundgarden. So, how could they possibly be considered the most important grunge band, a title that several publications have bestowed upon them? The most obvious answer is that they got there first (in fact, singer/guitarist Mark Arm is credited with coining the term “grunge” as far back as 1981). Along with the Melvins, they started this marriage of... Read More

Genre:

Rock, Garage Rock, Garage Punk, Alternative/Indie, Grunge

City Of Origin:

Seattle, ,Washington United States

Formed Date:

1987