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Bands & Musicians in Washington
Washington is synonymous with the Seattle grunge explosion, when Nirvana and Pearl Jam brought alternative rock to mainstream through Sub Pop. It claims Jimi Hendrix and Quincy Jones among its native sons, alongside folk and jazz traditions in Puget Sound. Seattle, Spokane, and Bellingham maintain active indie, hip-hop, and electronic scenes.
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Seattle reshaped rock when Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains carried grunge worldwide through the Sub Pop label, but the state's roots run deeper: Jimi Hendrix and Quincy Jones came up in Seattle, Ray Charles found his footing there, and Tacoma's Sonics prefigured garage punk. Olympia later incubated the riot grrrl movement through K Records and Bikini Kill, and hip-hop from Sir Mix-a-Lot to Macklemore kept Seattle on the map.
Guides & resources
City guides in Washington
- How to Find Band Members in Seattle, WashingtonA practical guide for musicians looking to find band members, join bands, and build a music career in Seattle's legendary indie and rock scene. Read guide
- How to Find Band Members in Spokane, WashingtonA practical guide for musicians looking to find band members, join bands, and build a music career in Spokane's indie rock, folk, and electronic scene. Read guide
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