In the past, popular music tastes were largely dictated by music executives within large entertainment corporations. Record companies signed contracts with those entertainers who were thought to become the most popular, … Visa mer

Precursors to alternative rock existed in the 1960s with proto-punk. The origins of alternative rock can be traced back to The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) by the Velvet Underground, … Visa mer

By the start of the 1990s, the music industry was enticed by alternative rock's commercial possibilities and major labels had already signed Jane's Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers Visa mer

Most references to alternative rock music in the United States past 2010 are to the indie rock genre, a term that previously had limited usage on alternative rock channels and media. Radio … Visa mer

The name "alternative rock" essentially serves as an umbrella term for underground music that has emerged in the wake of punk rock since the mid-1980s. Throughout much of its history, … Visa mer

The Dead Kennedys formed the independent record label Alternative Tentacles in 1979, releasing influential underground music … Visa mer

In the early 21st century, many alternative rock bands that experienced mainstream success struggled following the suicide of Nirvana Visa mer