Alternative rock music became popular in the 1990's but the history of alternative rock music goes back before then. Before Nirvana brought alternative rock music to the mainstream audience, the music genre had been gaining popularity with the students in university and music underground.
In the 1980's REM was making their start in alternative rock music and most of their airtime was given to by university radio stations. Students became their loyal fan base.
The popularity of alternative rock music came about after the grunge period.
Grunge: A type of alternative rock music that attacked commercialism. This started in Seattle, Washington.
It was ironic since it was this type of music that helped to create the commercial success for alternative rock music. Bands in this category are those such as: Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Alternative rock music became noticed in Britain, where punk rock was more popular. Alternative rock music actually entered the mainstream radio stations earlier in Britain than it did in the United States. This gave alternative bands an international audience, even before the popularity of alternative music in the United States.
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