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Motley Crue forms
Motley Crue formed in 1981 in LA to start the later popular genre of glam metal where the band's members would dress up like girls which would later become almost like a tradition for bands in LA in the early 80's. Motley Crue paved the way for major bands later in the 80's -
Quiet Riot releases Mental Health
This album introduced LA to what glam metal has to offer, it was released in 1983 the song in this album named "Come on feel the noise" was an instant hit and after that song was released record companies were signing glam metal bands here and there -
Guns N' Roses forms
Guns N' Roses formed in 1985 with nothing, no money, no car, and no home. Most of the members had to ask people for rides to get to their destination, but this bands impact would lead to the revival of rock later in the 80's and without many bands would not be existing or playing today. -
Nirvana forms
Nirvana forms with little to no success in the 80's. Nirvana would later be one of the best bands in the 90s, bringing their own style to the table. -
Guns N' Roses releases Appetite For Destruction
This Album changed the face of Rock, it revived more of a classic style while pushing out the already dying glam rock, but still allowing glam rockers to change their style and become more serious, this album was an instant hit, it was number one in the Billboard top 200. This album launched Guns N' Roses career while also allowing for more bands to succeed later in their careers -
Nirvana releases Nevermind
The album Nevermind changed music forever during this time Nirvana received a lot of attention as their album was a hit, people started to move on from the rock in the 80's and more onto grunge which was a new term that excited people, the reason why this album was such a hit was because of the lyrics to the songs and how they relate to teens during the time. -
Kurt Cobain is found dead
Nirvana's frontman Kurt Cobain was found dead in his home in Seattle, he killed himself and left a note, his death caused millions of people pain he was the one who used Nirvana's lyrics to touch peoples lives and help them get through things in their life. After Kurt's death, the grunge genre almost disappeared along with rock in general.
