MUSIC GENRE IN FOCUS ---» Alternative Alternative music was a phrase invented in early 80s describing bands which broke from the barrage of pop and hair metal and formed a new direction of more focused and honest rock. It includes many subcategories including but not limited to; Grunge, Hard Rock, Rock, Experimental Rock, Progressive Rock, Gothic Rock, Punk Rock, Hardcore Punk, New Wave. Their only real connection in terms of roots is the English punk movement. In the early eighties alternative music was limited to a few college radio stations. In the mid 80s as it became more popular It began to take over college radio throughout the country. In the late 80s commercial stations slowly began to embrace what up till then had been known as college rock. They never sold many albums but the influence on the music community would be felt in a big way soon when the format evolved to the next stage. Types of Alternatives. Alternative Rock College Rock Experimental Rock Goth Rock Grunge Hardcore Punk Hard Rock Indie Rock New Wave Progressive Rock Punk Shoegaze Steampunk NEXT TIME --» well discuss ALTERNATIVE ROCK #TenstringsMusicInstitute: Your best bet for quality music tutelage.
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