From American Songwriter · Jacob Uitti · · 40s
Classic Rock Bands Formed in 1985
Three rock bands formed in 1985 still create melodies that echo decades later.
In brief
Three rock bands formed in 1985 still create melodies that echo decades later. Guns N' Roses, Radiohead, and Jane's Addiction all formed in 1985 and released influential music that remains popular today. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses formed in Los Angeles in 1985 with Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler, and Izzy Stradlin.
Radiohead
Radiohead formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire in 1985 after meeting in private school, initially called On A Friday.
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction formed in 1985 when Perry Farrell created a new group after Psi Com dissolved, releasing Nothing's Shocking in 1988.
The main idea
Guns N' Roses, Radiohead, and Jane's Addiction all formed in 1985 and released influential music that remains popular today.
