Soundgarden
One can't necessarily contend that Soundgarden were an underrated band in their heyday, as they were nominated for a total of three Grammies and their final three albums went platinum. But as far as grunge bands go, they have certainly not been granted the same immortality that Nirvana has, perhaps because Kim Thayil's guitar parts were not as catchy or accessible as Kurt Cobain's. Nor were they ever met with the same affection and adoration that Pearl Jam has become used to, perhaps because Chris Cornell's songwriting was not infused with as much relatable emotion or pain as Eddie Vedder's. But they did take the template of grunge, a word that is more about location and style of dress than style of music, and eventually pushed it to... Read More
- Genre:
- Rock, Alternative/Indie, Grunge, Hard Rock
- City Of Origin:
- Seattle, ,Washington United States
- Formed Date:
- 1984
