1. Alternative Music
Brief History Alternative Pop/Rock is essentially a catch-all term for post-punk bands from the mid-'80s to the mid-'90s. ... During the '80s, alternative included everything from jangle pop, post-hardcore punk, funk metal, punk pop, and experimental rock. ... Punk Rock returned rock & roll to the basics - three chords and a simple melody. ... Although there had been several bands to flirt with what became known as punk rock, it wasn't until the mid-'70s that punk became its own genre. ... Originally an arty outgrowth of hardcore punk, emo became an important force i...
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