Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music (ECW Press)

Grunge Is Dead weaves together the definitive story of the Seattle music scene through a series of interviews with the people who were there. Taking the form of an “oral” history, this books contains over 130 interviews, along with essential background information from acclaimed music writer Greg Prato.The early ’90s grunge movement may have last only a few years, but it spawned some of the greatest rock music of all time: Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden. This book contains the first-ever interview in which Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder was willing to discuss the group’s history in great detail; Alice in Chains’ band members and Layne Staley’s mom on Staley’s drug addiction and death; insights into the Riot Grrrl movement and oft-overlooked but highly influential Seattle bands like Mother Love Bone/Andy Wood, the Melvins, Screaming Trees, and Mudhoney; and much more.Grunge Is Dead digs deeper than the average grunge history, starting in the early '60s, and explaining the chain of events that gave way to the grunge movement. The end result is a book that includes a wealth of previously untold stories and insight for the longtime fan, as well as its renowned story for the newcomer. Grunge Is Dead collects the whole truth of grunge music in one comprehensive volume. 'grunge Is Dead' Digs Deep, Starting In The Early '60s, To Explain The Chain Of Events That Gave Way To The Music. The End Result Is A Book That Includes A Wealth Of Previously Untold Stories And Fresh Insight For The Longtime Fan, As Well As The Essentials And Highlights For The Newcomer -- The Whole Uncensored Truth -- In One Comprehensive Volume -- Back Cover. It Was Mainly Isolation: 1960s-1970s -- Seattle Was The Closest City: Transplants -- It Was So Easy To Freak People Out In Those Days: Early-mid '80s -- '79 Through '84 Was Hopping: Power Pop, New Wave, Heavy Metal -- A Floodgate Of Creativity In The Northwest: Blackouts, Fastbacks, U-men, Mr. Epp And The Calculations, Duff Mckagan -- Church Was Really In Session: Venues, The Rocket, Record Stores, Radio -- The Punk Rock David Lee Roth: Malfunkshun -- Godzilla Knocking Over Buildings: The Shemps, Soundgarden -- Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should: The Melvins, Green River, Screaming Trees -- The Next Logical Step Is The Start A Label: K Records, Sub Pop Records, C/z Records -- If We Can Just Keep It A Secret: Mid-late '80s -- How Do Three Guys Sound Like Nine?: Nirvana -- The Sloppiness Was Essential: The Thrown Ups, Mudhoney -- Get Out Of The Way!: The Melvins, Screaming Trees, Skin Yard, Tad --^ Dark, Black, And Blue: Soundgarden, Alice In Chains -- He's Going To Be One Of The Biggest Rock Stars In The World - No Question: Mother Love Bone And Andy Wood's Death -- Ok, This Thing Is Going To Happen: 1990-1991 -- If You Can Sell 40,000, They'll Let You Make Another One: Pearl Jam, Temple Of The Dog -- A 'testosterone Period': Alice In Chains, Soundgarden -- You Guys Will Be Bigger Than Husker Du: Nirvana And Nevermind -- That They Didn't Reach A Broader Audience Baffles Me: Mudhoney, Tad, Screaming Trees, Truly, Melvins, Jesse Bernstein -- Rebelling Against The Predominant Macho Grunge Scene At The Time: Riot Grrrl -- Be Careful What You Wish For, You Might Get It: 1992-1993 -- It Was On The Radio, People Were Talking About Them, People Had Shirts On And Their Posters Up: Pearl Jam -- Things Change, And Things Change Quickly: Soundgarden, Alice In Chains --^ We Might As Well Start Talking To Majors: Mudhoney, Tad, Skin Yard, Screaming Trees, Melvins, Brad -- If You Were There, You Were Part Of It: Riot Grrrl -- Everything Is Not Ok Anymore: Nirvana -- It Felt Like The World Had Gone Seriously Wrong: Kurt Cobain's Death And 1994 -- Where I Go, You Go: Kurt Remembered -- The Demise Of The Entire Scene: Drugs -- Preparing For The Worst: Alice In Chains And Layne Staley's Death -- The Final Magic: Soundgarden's Breakup -- There Was Definitely A Big Seattle Backlash: Mudhoney, Tad, Screaming Trees, Melvins, Truly -- Standing Up For Something They Believed In: Pearl Jam -- Finally - New Growth: Post-grunge -- Maybe I'm A Geezer: How Will Grunge Be Remembered?. [greg Prato]. Statement Of Responsibility From Cover. Grunge Is Dead weaves together the definitive story of the Seattle music scene through a series of interviews with the people who were there. Taking the form of an “oral” history, this books contains over 130 interviews, along with essential background information from acclaimed music writer Greg Prato. The early'90s grunge movement may have last only a few years, but it spawned some of the greatest rock music of all time: Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden. This book contains the first-ever interview in which Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was willing to discuss the group's history in great detail; Alice in Chains'band members and Layne Staley's mom on Staley's drug addiction and death; insights into the Riot Grrrl movement and oft-overlooked but highly influential Seattle bands like Mother Love Bone/Andy Wood, the Melvins, Screaming Trees, and Mudhoney; and much more. Grunge Is Dead digs deeper than the average grunge history, starting in the early'60s, and explaining the chain of events that gave way to the grunge movement. The end result is a book that includes a wealth of previously untold stories and insight for the longtime fan, as well as its renowned story for the newcomer. Grunge Is Dead collects the whole truth of grunge music in one comprehensive volume. Grunge Is Dead weaves together the definitive story of the Seattle music scene through a series of interviews with the people who were there. Taking the form of an oral history, this books contains over 130 interviews, along with essential background information from acclaimed music writer Greg Prato. The early 90s grunge movement may have last only a few years, but it spawned some of the greatest rock music of all time: Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden. This book contains the first-ever interview in which Pearl Jams Eddie Vedder was willing to discuss the groups history in great detail; Alice in Chains band members and Layne Staleys mom on Staleys drug addiction and death; insights into the Riot Grrrl movement and oft-overlooked but highly influential Seattle bands like Mother Love Bone/Andy Wood, the Melvins, Screaming Trees, and Mudhoney; and much more. Grunge Is Dead digs deeper than the average grunge history, starting in the early '60s, and explaining the chain of events that gave way to the grunge movement. The end result is a book that includes a wealth of previously untold stories and insight for the longtime fan, as well as its renowned story for the newcomer. Grunge Is Dead collects the whole truth of grunge music in one comprehensive volume. Weaving together the definitive story of the Seattle music scene through a series of interviews with the people who were there, this book contains more than 130 interviews, along with essential background information. Digging deeper than other accounts, this history begins in the early 1960s, tracing the chain of events that spawned some of the greatest rock acts of all time in the 1990s, including Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden. First-ever interviews include Eddie Vedder's take on Pearl Jam?s history, a discussion among the members of Alice in Chains, and Layne Staley?s mother?s comments on her son's drug addiction and death. There is also plenty of information on less well-known aspects of the grunge scene, including the Riot Grrrl movement and the oft-overlooked but highly influential Seattle bands such as Mother Love Bone/Andy Wood, the Melvins, Screaming Trees, and Mudhoney. The end result is a comprehensive guide that includes a wealth of previously untold stories and offers a fresh and immediate approach to music history Weaving together the definitive story of the Seattle music scene through a series of interviews with the people who were there, this book contains more than 130 interviews, along with essential background information. Digging deeper than other accounts, this history begins in the early 1960s, tracing the chain of events that spawned some of the greatest rock acts of all time in the 1990s, including Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden. MUS035000