14 Photos That Capture the Grunge Era of the ’90s
If you still get goosebumps when you hear the intro to “Nutshell,” welcome home. These photos are all about the 1990s grunge era (AKA, the glory days), featuring bands like Soundgarden and Alice in Chains and angsty teenagers wearing a mix of their dad’s wardrobe, flannel shirts, kilts, combat boots, and band tees. We give you: Grunge.
1. Teens Hanging Out Outside of a 7-11
2. Ahh, JNCO Jeans
3. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) and Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)
4. ‘Alternababes’
5. Pearl Jam and Soundgarden Backstage at Lollapalooza
6. Musicians Chris Cornell, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, and Miki Berenyi at Lollapalooza
7. Jane’s Addiction
8. Mark Arm (Mudhoney) and Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
9. The Great Layne Staley, Lead Singer of Alice in Chains
10. ‘It’s All From Dad’s Closet’
11. Kilts and Combat Boots
12. Fishnets Turned Tommy Hilfiger Grunge
13. Grunge Could Be Colorful Too
14. Pearl Jam Showing Off Their Eccentric Fashion
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