15 Best Rock Bands Of The ’90s

Pratidin Bureau

1. Nirvana

Defined the genre with raw energy, Kurt Cobain's angst, and anthems like "Smells Like Teen Spirit."

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2. Pearl Jam

Eddie Vedder's powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics resonated with a generation.

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3. Soundgarden

Chris Cornell's dark melodies and heavy riffs pushed the boundaries of grunge.

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4. Alice in Chains

Layne Staley's haunting vocals and introspective lyrics explored darker themes.

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5. Radiohead

Thom Yorke's experimental sound and introspective lyrics redefined rock music.

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6. R.E.M.

Michael Stipe's cryptic lyrics and jangly guitars created a unique and influential sound.

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7. Pixies

Kim Deal's driving bass and Black Francis's quirky songwriting crafted a distinct sonic landscape.

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8. Smashing Pumpkins

Billy Corgan's theatrical stage presence and ambitious songwriting set them apart.

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9. Oasis

Britpop champions with Liam Gallagher's swagger and anthemic singalongs.

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10. Foo Fighters

Dave Grohl's post-Nirvana project brought energy and catchy rock tunes.

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11. Red Hot Chili Peppers

Funk, punk, and rock fusion with Anthony Kiedis's energetic vocals and Flea's dynamic basslines.

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12. Green Day

Punk revival with catchy melodies and political messages, spearheaded by Billie Joe Armstrong.

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13. U2

Bono's soaring vocals and stadium-filling anthems made them global rock icons.

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14. Blur

Damon Albarn's Britpop experimentation and witty songwriting challenged Oasis's dominance.

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15. Korn

Nu-metal pioneers with heavy riffs, dark themes, and Jonathan Davis's raw vocals.

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