HISTORY OF ROCK! PRESENTATION!

Rock! PRESENTATION

INTRODUCTION

For this presentation I'm trying to expand everyone's knowledge in spanning their musical history with thr very innovative, interesting genre called Rock. I do not want to be offensive or anything when I am categorizing musicians and bands. I am just trying to make this project more organized because the truth is Rock isn't actually about form it is about the passion inside you and for some of these bands that I'm talking about like Pink Floyd are so hard to put under one style because they were so creative and diverse. So, please join me for a musical adventure that will teach you some rather useful facts and history about this epic style of music. I also haven't included every single rock band, so some you won't exactly see included because I couldn't fit everyone.

Chapter 1: Early Rock n Roll (1945-1965)

Muddy Waters

McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters was born enslaved on April 4th, 1913 in Issaquena County, Mississippi. He was a major influence for almost all rock artists, and for his time he took a big leap for his time since he was an African-American. He died from congestive heart failure in 1983.

Chuck Berry

Charles Edward Anderson Berry who was an African-American singer was born on October 18th, 1926 in St.Louis, Missouri. His way of swinging kind of had several genres of up-beat rock and twist music, as well as being one of the other rock n roll pioneers. He died peacefully at the amazing age of 91 in 2017.

Little Richard

Richard Wayne Penniman, known professionally as Little Richard was born on December 5th, 1932 in Macon Georgia which was a very segregated state in the South. He was a very influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades. He died from bone cancer until the end when he passed away in 2020

Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis was an American singer/songwrier, as well as a pianist. He earned the nickname "The Killer" becuase he was described as the first wild man of rock n roll. He was born on September 29th, 1935 in Ferriday, Louisiana. In 1958, he got married to his cousin Myra Gale Brown, but they got divorced in 1970. He died peacefully at home when he was 87 on October 8th, 2022 in Nesbit Mississipi.

Fats Domino

Antoine Dominique Domino Jr. , known as Fats Domino was an American pianist and singer who was said to have a good smile and happy energy while he created his music. He was born on February 26th, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana to a French Creole Family, Domino signed to Imperial Records and in 1949.

Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor, as well as a sergeant in the United States Army. He was born on January 8th, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. For a while, many people thought he was the 'King of Rock n Roll' but technically there were African Americans that were way before him. Until he was older Elvis didn't admit that a lot of his influence was from people like Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry. Elvis died from a heart attack when he was 42 on August 16th, 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Buddy Holly

Charles Hardin Holly, usually known as Buddy Holly was an American professional singer/songwriter who was born on September 7th, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas. He had a real groove for the first Rock n Roll, since he was born to a musical family during the great depression and learned to play guiar, as well as singing along side his siblings. Holly as well as Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson were killed on February 3rd, 1959 at very young ages when their plane crashes in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an African-American Singer and Guitarist who was born on March 20th, 1915 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. She gained a good amount of popularity in the 1930s and 40s, considering that she was of different race in the harsh time of the Great Depression. She married Thomas Tharpe in 1934, but it didn't last long when they divorced in 1938. Then, she met Russell Morrison who she had as a spouse until she died on October 9th, 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Early Rock n Roll

Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry

Chapter 2: Classic Rock (1960-1980)

The Rolling Stones

Members: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Brian Jones Famous Albums: Stones, Aftermath, Exile on Main Street Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: Their tongue logo was inspired by Kali, the Hindu goddess of Everlasting Energy and Destruction Bassist Bill Wyman organized everything like a librarian

The Beatles

Members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison Famous Albums: Revolver, Abbey Road, Rubber Soul, Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Origin: Liverpool, United Kingdom SIF: The band liked the idea of using the name of an insect as a band name, and they were fans of Buddy Holly and the Crickets

The Kinks

Members: Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Mick Avory, Pete Quaife Famous Albums: Kinks, Face to Face, Arthur Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: The Kinks wrote the First Rock Operas: Arthur, or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire

The Who

Members: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, John Entwistle Famous Albums: Who's Next, My Generation, Quadrophenia Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: Do you know the member from the muppets Animal was inspired by the Drummer of The Who Keith Moon because of his attutude which was a little crazy Keith Moon sometimes blowed up his drum kits at the end of concerts

The Beach Boys

Members: Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, Carl Wilson, Al Jardine Famous Albums: Pet Sounds, Surf's Up, All Summer Long Origin: Hawthorne, California SIF: Though the name and famous albums of Beach Boys portray their surfing love, only Dennis among them was able to surf in real life

The Doors

Members: Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, John Densmore Famous Albums: The Doors, L.A. Woman Origin: Los Angeles, California SIF: Jim Morrison's father commanded the U.S. naval fleet at a crucial moment in history The Doors were the first band to have an album advertised on a billboard

Cream

Members: Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce Famous Albums: Disraeli Gears, Things We Like,Harmony Row, Fresh Cream Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: The band only made 4 albums, but they were so influential that they were still inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall and Fame in 1993 Ginger Baker built the studio in Nigeria, Africa that Paul McCartney used for the Band on the Run album

Jefferson Airplane

Members: Grace Slick, Jorma Kaukonen, Marty Balin, Bob Harvey, Paul Kantner, Jerry Peloquin Famous Albums: Surrealistic Pillow, Crown of Creation Origin: San Fransisco, California SIF: The band made a song called "White Rabbit", and the lyrics for the song were paraphrased from Lewis Carroll's book Alice in Wonderland

Fleetwood Mac

Members: Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Bob Welch, Christine McVie Famous Albums: Rumours, Bare Trees, Kiln House Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: Rumours is actually the most best-selling album ever

Led Zeppelin

Members: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones Famous Albums: Led Zeppelin, Physical Graffiti, Houses of the Holy, Led Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin II, Led Zeppelin IV Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: Led Zeppelin had a strict rule that they would not let any movie use their songs except for movies that had special permission like School of Rock and Thor: Ragnarok

Grateful Dead

Members: Jerry Garcia, Ron McKerman, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzman Famous Albums: Grateful Dead, American Beauty, Workingman's Dead, From the Mars Hotel, Blues for Allah, Anthem of the Sun, Terrapin Station, Wake of the Flood Origin: Palo Alto, California SIF: It's incredible that Garcia was such an incredible guitar player considered that his middle finger was only a nub because of an incident where his brother accidentally chopped most of his finger

Carlos Santana

Carlos Humberto Santana Barragan is a Latin-American guitarist who was born on July 20th, 1947 in Autlan, Mexico. He rose to fame in the late 1960s, and even did a live concert at the famous Woodstock festival. He had many fans because of how he pioneered in the two genres of rock and roll, as well as Latin American jazz from his mexican heritage.

Jimi Hendrix

James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American Guitarist/Singer-Songwriter who was born on November 27th, 1942 in Seattle, Washington. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential Guitarists in the History of the World. As well as being one of the most celebrated musicians in the 20th century. Unfortunately, his career spanned only 4 years since he died very young on September 18th, 1970 in London, United Kingdom at the age of 27.

Janis Joplin

Janis Lyn Joplin was an American singer who was born on January 19th, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas. She was very successful, and was noted for her very emotional and powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and lyrics. She played an extroadinary concert at the famous Woodstock music festival. She died very young at the age of 27 on October 4th, 1970 in Los Angeles, California.

Deep Purple

Members: Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Nick Simper Famous Albums: Machine Head, Deep Purple in Rock, Burn Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: The band was originially called Roundabout in 1968 which was a coincidence because 3 years later the progressive rock band Yes came out with the song "Roundabout" Deep Purple's song "Smoke on the Water" was about how the band witnessed their country cabin burning down

Queen

Members: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, Roger Taylor Famous Albums: A night at the Opera, Queen, Queen II Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: Freddie Mercury wrote "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" in the bath According to Cat Fancy magazine, Freddie Mercury owned over ten cats

MC5

Members: Rob Tyner, Wayne Kramer, Fred Smith, Dennis Thompson, Michael Davis Famous Albums: Kick out the Jams, Back in the USA Origin: Lincoln Park, Michigan SIF: Rob Tyner named the band the MC5 because it sounded like the name of a car part - the Motor City part was a coincidence after the fact

AC/DC

Members: Angus Young, Bon Scott, Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Phil Rudd Famous Albums: Back in Black, High Voltage Origin: Sydney, Australia SIF: The band has the word "Rock" in the title of 23 of their songs Brian Johnson is also a Race Car enthusiast. He owns two vintage cars that he races in the U.S. His cars are a Royale R.P. and and a Pilbeam MP84

Classic Rock

Heartbreaker by Led Zeppelin

Chapter 3: Southern Rock/Country & Folk Rock (1965-1980)

Neil Young

Neil Percival Young is a Canadian/American singer and songwriter who was born on November 12th, 1945 in Toronto, Canada. He started his career at the age of 17 in 1963. After starting a music career in the province of Winnipeg when he was younger, he moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s joining the Folk-Rock group Buffalo Springfield. He came out with so many inspirational albums that were a different genre that mixes traditional Folk and Country music with Classic Rock. He is still alive and playing music as a 77 year old man.

Crosby, Stills, & Nash

Members: David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash Famous Albums: Deja Vu, Crosby, Stills, & Nash Origin: Los Angeles, California SIF: David Crosby was previously also a founding member of the Byrds along with Roger McGuinn David Crosby was absorbed with a lot of classical music in his house thanks to his mother's giant record collection

The Allman Brothers

Members: Greg Allman, Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, Butch Trucks, Berry Oakley, Jaimoe Famous Albums: At Fillmore East, Eat a Peach Origin: Jacksonville, Florida SIF: Duane Allman named his Daughter Galadriel, after the elf queen character from J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Members: John Fogerty, Tom Fogerty, Doug Clifford, Stu Cook Famous Albums: Creedence Clearwater Revival (Album) Origin: El Cerrito, California SIF: The band performed at Woodstock at 3 in the morning, following the Grateful Dead Bass Player Stu Cook named his twin sons Creedence and Clearwater

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Members: Ronnie van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Larry Junstrom, Bob Burns Famous Albums: (Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd), Second Helping, Street Survivors, Nuthin' Fancy Origin: Jacksonville, Florida SIF: The band name was inspired by their school gym teacher Leonard Skinner Ronnie Van Zant was a minor league baseball player until the plane crash in 1977, Ronnie van Zant wouldn't wear shoes while performing live.

ZZ Top

Members: Billy Gibbons, Dusty HIll, Frank Beard Famous Albums: Eliminator, Tres Hombres, Fandango! Origin: Houston, Texas SIF: ZZ Top is considered to be one of the longest running american bands with no original member changes Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard were all born on the same year: 1949

Southern Rock/Country & Folk Rock

Heart of Gold by Neil Young

Chapter 4: Art Rock/Space Rock (1965-1980)

Pink Floyd

Members: Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason Famous Albums: The Wall, Dark Side of the Moon, Animals, Wish you were here, Piper at the gates of Dawn, Saucerful of Secrets, Meddle, Ummaguma Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: Pink Floyd recorded albums in David Gilmour's houseboat Because of their influence in blues Syd Barrett named the band after the two blues artists Pink Anderson and Floyd Council

The Mothers of Invention

Members: Frank Zappa, Lowell George, Jimmy Carl Black, Ruth Underwood Famous Albums: Freak Out!, We're only in it for the money, Weasels ripped my flesh, Uncle Meat Origin: Pomona, California SIF: The French-American avante-garde composer Edgard Varese was Zappa's seminal influence

The Velvet Underground

Members: Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Angus MacLise, Nico Famous Albums: The Velvet Underground, The Velvet Underground & Nico, Loaded, Squeeze Origin: New York, New York SIF: The Velvet Underground was built on Classical Foundations. John Cale and Lou Reed both got classical training, as a violinist and a theorist, and a pianist. For a while Andy Warhol loved the band.

David Bowie

David Robert Jones, usually known as David Bowie was a British singer/songwriter, as well as an actor. He was born on January 8th, 1947 in London, United Kingdom. At first critics gave bad reviews about how innovative he was in the 1970s. He has been influential in so many ways like creating his own characters including Ziggy Stardust, and even showing up in movies like Labyrinth and The Man who fell to Earth. He died on January 10th, 2016 in New York, New York.

Roxy Music

Members: Bryan Ferry, Graham Simpson, Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay, Paul Thompson, Brian Eno Famous Albums: Avalon, Siren, Roxy Music, Stranded Origin: County Durham, United Kingdom SIF: The band has Art School roots. Roxy Music was originally called Roxy, naming themselves after a local movie theater.

Art Rock/Space Rock

Let there be More Light by Pink Floyd

Chapter 5: Progressive Rock (1968-1986)

Yes

Members: Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, Alan White Famous Albums: The Yes Album, Close to the Edge, Fragile, Tales from Topographic Oceans, 90125, Relayer Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: When they started out, they were discussing names for the band, and one member said "Life", another one said "World", and the other one said "Yes", so that is how it came to be. Yes is considered to be one of the longest running progressive rock bands in the history of music.

Emerson, Lake, & Palmer

Members: Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Carl Palmer Famous Albums: Emerson, Lake, & Palmer, Trilogy, Tarkus, Brain Salad Surgery, Love Beach, Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: There were 63 roadies on their 1977 tour, including a karate instructor for Palmer and their own doctor. Also, it was even said they had a "carpet roadie" whose job was to transport and sweep the Persian rug Lake stood on during concerts.

Jethro Tull

Members: Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, Jeffrey Hammond, Clive Bunker Famous Albums: Aqualung, Thick as a Brick, Stand Up Origin: Blackpool, United Kingdom SIF: The band is named after an 18th century English agriculturalist who invented the seed drill which planted seeds in rows, and before they adopted the name they were known as The Blades. Ian Anderson played the flute wrong until much later when his daughter told him.

Genesis

Members: Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford, Chris Stewart Famous Albums: The Lamb lies Down on Broadway, Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, From Genesis to Revelation Origin: Godalming, United Kingdom SIF: One of the names of the band that they considered was "Gabriel's Angels", but their manager gave them the name Genesis.

Brian Eno

Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno is a British musician, composer, visual artist, and record producer. He was born on May 15th, 1948 in Melton, United Kingdom. He made a big contribution for Rock, Pop, and Electronic. He also came up with the experimental style called Ambient Music. For a few years, he was keyboardist and technical adviser for the band Roxy Music, and after that he collaborated with Robert Fripp from King Crimson.

Rush

Members: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart Famous Albums: Moving Pictures, Hemispheres, Permanent Waves, 2112, Rush, A Farewell to Kings Origin: Toronto, Ontario SIF: The drummer Neil Peart never sang, but he wrote most of the lyrics for their songs. Rush fans were for some reason called Rats. Recording 1978 album Hemispheres was so exhausting they subsequently abandoned epic prog-rock. Their song YYZ is based on the identification code of Toronto Airport.

Progressive Rock

Heart of the Sunrise by Yes

Chapter 6: Heavy Metal (1970-1990)

Black Sabbath

Members: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward Famous Albums: Paranoid, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, Black Sabbath, Master of Reality, Heaven and Hell Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom SIF: At the beginning of the song Iron Man, Ozzy Osbourne used a fan to make the 3xd scratchy voice. Black Sabbath were originally called the Polka Tulk Blues Band after the brand of talcum powder Ozzy Osbourne's mom preferred.

Motorhead

Members: Lemmy Kilmister, Phil Taylor, Eddie Clarke Famous Albums: Motorhead, Ace of Spades, Bomber Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: Lemmy was actually a big fan of Janet Jackson, as well as the Beatles.

Iron Maiden

Members: Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Dave Murray Famous Albums: Powerslave, Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, Fear of the Dark, Somewhere in Time, Iron Maiden Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: Iron Maiden and other Heavy Metal Band symbols might confuse people/1st Reason: It is more likely for a Hard Rock or heavy metal band member to be kind than an average rock celebrity/2nd Reason: In Iron Maiden's song The Trooper instead of the spooky album covers it is explaining how war is bad because it can corrupt people. The band's name came from a style of execution used in the Middle Ages.

Metallica

Members: Dave Mustaine, Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Cliff Burton Famous Albums: Metallica, Master of Puppets, Ride the Lightning, ...And Justice for All, Kill 'Em All Origin: Los Angeles, California SIF: Metallica's hit 1991 song "Enter Sandman was inspired by nightmares and fears James Hetfield had as a child. Drummer Lars Ulrich is officially the richest heavy metal drummer ever.

Heavy Metal

Powerslave by Iron Maiden

Chapter 7: Punk Rock (1970-2000)

The Stooges

Members: Iggy Pop, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton, Dave Alexander Famous Albums: Fun House, The Stooges, Raw Power Origin: Ann Arbor, Michigan SIF: Iggy Pop's parents had to sacrifice a bedroom for his drum practicing.

The Ramones

Members: Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Tommy Ramone Famous Albums: Ramones, Rocket to Russia, Road to Ruin Origin: Forest Hills, New York SIF: The band went through a series of four drummers There are no surviving members of the original line-up Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam actually inducted the band into the Rock n Roll Hall and Fame

The Clash

Members: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon Famous Albums: London Calling, Combat Rock, Sandinista! Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: Paul Simonon was the only constant member of The Clash. The Album London Calling's name was partially influenced by the March 1979 nuclear reactor at the Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania.

Black Flag

Members: Henry Rollins, Greg Ginn, Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, Brian Migdol Famous Albums: Damaged, My War, Nervous Breakdown Origin: Los Angeles, California SIF: The Original vocalist, Keith morris told people that the band was naive that they didn't realize they were basically starting a revolution.

Patti Smith

Patricia Lee "Patti" Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet, and author born on December 30th, 1946, In Chicago, Illinois. She was a big part of the punk rock movement in New York, and what really made her stand out was her debut album Horses. She has been recognized for how she fused the expressive Punk Rock style with Poetry written by her.

Sex Pistols

Members: Sid Vicious, John Lydon, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock Famous Albums: Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, The Great Rock n Roll Swindle, Spunk Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: The Sex Pistols were inspired by Anger, Poverty, and Poetry.

Blondie

Members: Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Nigel Harrison Famous Albums: Blondie, Parallel Lines, Eat to the Beat Origin: New York, New York SIF: It was planned for the band to write the James Bond theme, but the recording session got cancelled somehow.

Punk Rock

Should I stay or should I go by The Clash

Chapter 8: Glam Rock (1970-1995)

T.Rex

Members: Marc Bolan, Mickey Finn, Steve Currie, Tony Newman Famous Albums: Electric Warrior, Tanx, The Slider Origin: London, United Kingdom SIF: Marc Bolan and David Bowie first met while painting an office.

Kiss

Members: Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss Famous Albums: Kiss, Destroyer, Love Gun, Dressed to Kill Origin: New York, New YorkSIF: Eddie van Halen nearly replaced Kiss's lead guitar Ace Frehley. The band actually launched a wrestling team. The band got their name when Peter Criss said he was in a band called Lips, so Paul Stanley suggested a related name which was Kiss.

Aerosmith

Members: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton Famous Albums: Rocks, Toys in the Attic, Aerosmith Origin: Boston, Massachusetts SIF: Joe Perry plays the guitar backward. The band released their first album "Aerosmith" on the same day Bruce Springsteen released his first album "Greetings from Ashbury Park".

Bon Jovi

Members: Jon Bon Jovi, Tico Torres, Alec John Smith, Richie Sambora, David Bryan Famous Albums: Bon Jovi, Slippery when Wet, Keep the Faith, 7800 Fahrenheit, Cross Road, These Days Origin: Sayreville, New Jersey SIF: Bon Jovi fans are called JoviNation. Jon Bon Jovi's full name John Francis Bongiovi.

Motley Crue

Members: Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Vince Neil Famous Albums: Too Fast for Love, Shout at the Devil, Theatre of Pain, Girls Girls Girls, Dr. Feelgood Origin: Los Angeles, California SIF: The band's pre-fame apartment was infested with cockroaches. The band used to throw pieces of furniture out hotel windows for fun.

Van Halen

Members: David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Alec Van Halen, Michael Anthony Famous Albums: Van Halen, Van Halen II, 1984, Fair Warning, Women and Children First, 5150 Origin: Pasadena, California SIF: Gene Simmons from Kiss produced the band's first demo tape. Van Halen was originally called The Broken Combs. Eddie Van Halen could not read sheet music. The two brothers, Alex and Eddie Van Halen were originally born in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Guns n Roses

Members: Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler Famous Albums: Appetite for Destruction, Use your Illusion 1, Use your Illusion II, G N' R Lies, "The Spaghetti Incident?" Origin: Los Angeles, United Kingdom SIF: Slash got his nickname from a family friend because he was always in a hurry. The title Guns n Roses might sound like the perfect name for a LA rock band, but actually it came about by complete happenstance. It's actually an amalgamation of two previous bands, Hollywood Rose and L.A. Guns, that would later form to be GNR.

Glam Rock

Get it on by T.Rex

Chapter 9: Alternative Rock (1980-2005)

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Members: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, Chad Smith Famous Albums: Californication, One Hot Minute, The Uplift Mofo Party Plan, Mother's Milk, Freaky Styley Origin: Los Angeles, California SIF: The original name of the band when they formed in 1983 was "Tony Flow and the Majestic Masters of Mayhem." Over time the band had 8 guitarists total.

The Talking Heads

Members: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz Famous Albums: Remain in Light, Fear of Music, Speaking in Tongues, Talking Heads: 77, Little Creatures, Naked Origin: New York, New York SIF: One time David Byrne shaved his beard onstage. The Talking Heads collaborated with Brian Eno. David Byrne appeared on the Simpsons' episode "Dude, Where's My Ranch?"

The Cure

Members: Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, Jason Cooper Famous Albums: Disintegration, Seventeen Seconds, The Top, The Head on the Door, Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me, Wish Origin: Crawley, United Kingdom SIF: Marilyn Manson presented The Cure with the MTV Icon Award in 2004

U2

Members: Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr., Adam Clayton Famous Albums: The Joshua Tree, War, Boy, Achtung Baby, The Unforgettable Fire, Boy, Rattle and Hum Origin: Dublin, Ireland SIF: Bono got his nickname from a Hearing-Aid Store.

Nirvana

Members: Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic Famous Albums: Nevermind, In Utero, Incesticide, Unplugged, Bleach Origin: Aberdeen, Washington SIF: Kurt Cobain dropped out of High School, then worked there as a janitor.

Pearl Jam

Members: Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament Famous Albums: Ten, No Code, Vitalogy, Vs., Binaural, Yield, Riot Act, Live on Two Legs Origin: Seattle, Washington SIF: The band was originally named Mookie Blaylock, after a professional basketball player, but settled on the words Pearl and Jam seperately.

Soundgarden

Members: Chris Cornell, Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, Ben Shepherd Famous Albums: Superunknown, Badmotorfinger, Down on the Upside, Ultramega OK Origin: Seattle, Washington SIF: The band named themselves after a wind-channeling pipe sculpture titled a Sound Garden, on National oceanic and Atmospheric Administration property at 7600 Sand Point Way, next to Magnuson Park in Seattle

PJ Harvey

Polly Jean Harvey is an English singer and musician. Most widely known with a guitar in her hands and an expressive voice, she is also seen with a wide range of musical instruments. She was born on October 9th, 1969 in Bridport, United Kingdom. Harvey began her career in music in 1988 when she joined a local band called Automatic Dlamini. In that time she sang, played the guitar, as well as the saxophone. For a certain time she collaborated and developed a strong friendship with Australian Singer-Songwriter Nick Cave.

Alternative Rock

Come as you Are by Nirvana

Chapter 9: Indie Rock (1985-present)

The Smiths

Members: Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, Mike Joyce Famous Albums: The Queen is Dead, The Smiths, Meat is Murder, Hatful of Hollow Origin: Manchester, United Kingdom SIF: Morrissey was a strict vegetarian since his teens.

The White Stripes

Members: Jack White, Meg White Famous Albums: Elephant, Icky Thump, White Blood Cells, Get Behind Me Satan Origin: Detroit, Michigan SIF: Jack White once worked as an upholstery apprentice. Meg White's idol is Bob Dylan.

Spoon

Members: Britt Daniel, Jim Eno, Alex Fischel, Rob Pope Famous Albums: Kill the Moonlight, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, Gimme Fiction, Transference, They want my soul, A series of Sneaks, Telephono, Hot Thoughts, Girls can tell Origin: Austin, Texas SIF: The first group Britt Daniel loved was the Bee Gees. He was seven or so, and was allowed to use his dad's record player for the first time. The band borrowed its name from the '70s German avante-garde band Can, who had a hit song called "Spoon."

The Strokes

Members: Julian Casablancas, Fabrizio Moretti, Albert Hammond Jr., Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture Famous Albums: Is this It, First Impressions of Earth, Room on Fire, Angles, Comedown Machine, The Modern Age Origin: New York, New York SIF: Albert Hammond Jr.'s father was also a successful songwriter. The Strokes' favorite foods? Julian cites his favorite dish Lasagna, while Nick enjoys a "juicy pineapple" . Albert prefers the Japanese BBQ dish Kushiyaki. The rest of the band aren't as picky.

Radiohead

Members: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Philip Selway, Ed O'Brien, Colin Greenwood Famous Albums: OK Computer, Kid A, The Bends, Pablo Honey Origin: Abingdon, United Kingdom SIF: The guitarist Jonny Greenwood is also an accomplished film composer whose credits include Inherent Vice, The Master, and There Will Be Blood.

Arctic Monkeys

Members: Alex Turner, Matt Helders, Jamie Cook, Nick O'Malley Famous Albums: Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, Favorite Worst Nightmare, Humbug, Whatever people say I am, That's what I'm not Origin: Sheffield, United Kingdom SIF: Matt Helders is inspired by Led Zeppelin's deceased drummer John Bonham. He said Bonham was "My Biggest Hero" Alex Turner said that his favorite album is "Rubber Soul" by the Beatles

Tame Impala

Members: Kevin Parker, Jay Watson, Cam Avery, Dominic Simper, Julien Barbagallo Famous Albums: Currents, Lonerism, Innerspeaker, Tame Impala, The Slow Rush Origin: Perth, Australia SIF: The band has been nominated for 4 grammy awards over the years. The single "Sundown Syndrome" was included on the soundtrack of the Oscar-nominated film The Kids Are All Right.

Cat Power

Charlyn Marie "Chan" Marshall, better known by her stage name Cat Power is an American singer-songwriter, as well as a model and occasional actress. She was born on January 21st, 1972 in Atlanta Georgia. Her stage name was actually a name of a band she was in, but then became her solo title. She is recognized as a great musician because of how she had many different styles that built up to the main one of Indie Rock. Those genres included Blues, Soul, and Funk. She was raised mostly by her grandma, and became interested in music at an early age. She became acquainted Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth after opening at a show for Liz Phair.

Angel Olsen

Angel Olsen is an American Singer-Songwriter who was born on January 22nd, 1987 in St.Louis, Missori. So far, she has released 7 studio albums which include Half Way Home, Burn your fire for No Witness, My Woman, All Mirrors, Whole New Mess, Big Time, and Forever Means. She has definitely pioneered as a female musical artist in the style of Indie Rock, and sometimes her music incorporates the genre of Folk music. She now lives still making music in Asheville, North Carolina.

Indie Rock

The Hardest Button to Button by The White Stripes

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