3 College Rock Bands That Invented 90s Bands
Three 1980s college rock bands laid the groundwork for 90s alternative rock giants.
In brief
Three 1980s college rock bands laid the groundwork for 90s alternative rock giants. Hüsker Dü, Violent Femmes, and R.E.M. from the 1980s influenced 90s alternative rock bands like Nirvana and Green Day. Originally reported by VICE.
Hüsker Dü
Hüsker Dü formed in 1979 in St. Paul, Minnesota, influencing 90s bands like Nirvana and Green Day.
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes released their debut album in 1983, inspiring Nirvana’s acoustic songwriting with their hit 'Blister In The Sun'.
R.E.M.
R.E.M. became college radio staples in the 1980s, later breaking into mainstream with 'The Only I Love' and 'Out Of Time'.
The one thing
Hüsker Dü, Violent Femmes, and R.E.M. from the 1980s influenced 90s alternative rock bands like Nirvana and Green Day.
