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Josh Kiszka
The Stratospheric Voice of a Rock RevivalJosh Kiszka is the vocal architect and charismatic frontman of Greta Van Fleet, a band that ignited a global conversation about the future of rock and roll. Possessing...
John Corabi
The Gritty Savior of the Mötley Crüe 1994 EraJohn Corabi is widely recognized as one of the most soulful vocalists in the hard rock world. Achieving a historic level of fame when he was...
Daniel Johns
The Prodigy of Newcastle and the Silverchair SagaDaniel Johns is one of the most innovative and enigmatic figures to ever emerge from the Alternative Nation. Achieving global superstardom at age 15 as the frontman...
William Duvall
Stepping into the Shadow of a LegendWilliam DuVall achieved what many thought impossible: successfully leading one of the world’s most iconic bands following a tragic loss. Joining Alice in Chains in 2006, DuVall was...
Stone Gossard
The Rhythmic Architect of the Grunge ExplosionStone Gossard is the foundational architect of the Seattle alternative rock sound, a musician whose riffs birthed some of the city’s most significant bands. From the raw energy...
Kim Thayil
The Riff Master and the Heavy Heart of SoundgardenKim Thayil is the primary architect of the dense, down-tuned guitar sound that defined Soundgarden and the Seattle grunge movement. As the band's lead guitarist, Thayil...
Krist Novoselic
The Anchor of the Grunge RevolutionKrist Novoselic is the co-founder and bassist of Nirvana, the band that effectively dismantled the 1980s hair-metal hegemony and ushered in the alternative rock era. Standing at 6'7", Novoselic...
Richard Fortus
The Versatile Multi-Instrumentalist and GNR Secret WeaponRichard Fortus is widely regarded as one of the most technically proficient and versatile guitarists in modern rock history. Rising from the St. Louis music scene, Fortus first...
Jimmy Chamberlin
The Jazz-Rock Architect of the Smashing PumpkinsJimmy Chamberlin is widely regarded as one of the most technically proficient and influential drummers in the history of alternative rock. His background in jazz provided The Smashing...
Janes Addiction
The Godfathers of the Alternative Rock RevolutionJane's Addiction is the definitive catalyst for the alternative rock explosion of the 1990s. Formed in Los Angeles in the mid-80s, the band combined tribal rhythms, gothic textures,...
Matt Sorum
The Ultimate Heavyweight Rock DrummerMatt Sorum is the definitive 'power drummer' of the arena-rock era, a man whose thunderous grooves and professional reliability anchored two of the biggest bands in history. Joining Guns N’...
Dave Abbruzzese
The High-Energy Engine of Pearl Jam’s PeakDave Abbruzzese is the drummer responsible for the frantic, muscular, and incredibly tight sound that defined Pearl Jam during their most commercially successful era. Joining the band just...
Noah Weiland
Navigating the Legacy of Grunge RoyaltyNoah Weiland occupies a complex and often scrutinized position in the modern alternative landscape, carrying the weight of being the son of the late Scott Weiland. Rather than attempting...
Prophets Of Rage
The Revolutionary Supergroup Mission and MessageProphets Of Rage was formed in the mid-2010s as an 'elite task force' of revolutionary musicians determined to combat political and social unrest. Composed of Rage Against The Machine’s...
Darcy Wretzky
The Cool, Enigmatic Heart of the Smashing PumpkinsD'arcy Wretzky is the foundational bassist and co-founder of The Smashing Pumpkins, a musician whose understated stage presence and melodic bass lines provided the 'cool' counterpoint to...
Dolores Oriordan
The Lilting Power of the Irish Alternative MovementDolores O’Riordan was one of the most recognizable and soulful voices in the history of alternative rock. As the lead singer and primary songwriter for The Cranberries,...
Vicky Cornell
The Steward of the Cornell Creative DynastyVicky Cornell is the primary protector and manager of the vast artistic legacy left by her late husband, Chris Cornell. Following the tragic passing of the Soundgarden and...
Vinnie Paul
The Rhythmic Architect of Groove MetalVinnie Paul Abbott remains one of the most influential drummers in the history of heavy music, a man whose mechanical precision and deep, Texas-sized 'swing' defined the sound of...
Adam Jones
The Visual and Sonic Mastermind of ToolAdam Jones is the primary aesthetic and musical architect of Tool, a band that has spent over three decades redefining the boundaries of progressive metal and visual art....
