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Ongoing History Daily: The origin of the word “grunge”

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment Grunge, John Bonham, Led Zeppelin, Lester Bangs, Mudhoney

We all know what “grunge” is right now. But did that word–“grunge”–ever come to describe a sound and musical movement?

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Mudhoney is now officially (a) boring (machine).

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Mudhoney, Seattle

Whenever there is a new public works project, it’s become trendy to ask the public for input when it comes

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Music History Ongoing History of New Music 

The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 813: The 90s, Part 3: Grunge

February 23, 2018February 25, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Grunge, Mother Love Bone, Mudhoney, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Sloan, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Temple Of The Dog

Up until the 1990s, the second of the rock universe known as “alternative” was all over the place. There wasn’t

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Into the History of Grunge? Then Check Out This New Book from Mudhoney

March 6, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Biography, Grunge, Mudhoney, Seattle

Before there was Nirvana, Pearl Jam or Soundgarden, there was Mudhoney.  There’s finally a book on them.  Here’s a taste:

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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