The '90s could have turned out very differently
Oct 6, 2017 22:32:06 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Oct 6, 2017 22:32:06 GMT 10
This is something that I was thinking about earlier. If Grunge/alternative rock did not breakthrough into the mainstream in Late 1991/Early 1992, the '90s (and 2000s) could have turned out very differently. I think people underestimate the influence Grunge/alternative rock had on the popular culture of the '90s and on rock music in general. If Grunge/alternative rock hadn't of emerged, here is how the '90s possibly might have panned out.
* Rock music quite possibly would have suffered the same fate as it did in the Early 2010s. While hair metal was still popular in 1990 and 1991, it was quite clearly on its last legs. If Grunge/alternative rock hadn't of emerged in Late 1991, I predict that rock music would have disappeared from the mainstream by 1993.
* Post-grunge wouldn't exist, meaning that the 2000s would have had a completely different overall sound. Bands such as 3 Doors Down and Nickelback would be unheard of. This also means that there is a chance that Nu Metal wouldn't have become popular in the Late 90s/Early 2000s, as it was built on the foundations established by Grunge (e.g angst, dark themes etc.)
* The Generation-X nature of pop culture (cynicism, edginess) most likely wouldn't have existed.
* This also puts into doubt the existence of Beavis & Butthead. Do you think the show would have worked if the pair were mocking songs such as "House of Love" by East 17 or "I Swear" by All-4-One? Probably not.
* The '90s most likely would have been a more hip-hop and dance focused decade.
* Rock music quite possibly would have suffered the same fate as it did in the Early 2010s. While hair metal was still popular in 1990 and 1991, it was quite clearly on its last legs. If Grunge/alternative rock hadn't of emerged in Late 1991, I predict that rock music would have disappeared from the mainstream by 1993.
* Post-grunge wouldn't exist, meaning that the 2000s would have had a completely different overall sound. Bands such as 3 Doors Down and Nickelback would be unheard of. This also means that there is a chance that Nu Metal wouldn't have become popular in the Late 90s/Early 2000s, as it was built on the foundations established by Grunge (e.g angst, dark themes etc.)
* The Generation-X nature of pop culture (cynicism, edginess) most likely wouldn't have existed.
* This also puts into doubt the existence of Beavis & Butthead. Do you think the show would have worked if the pair were mocking songs such as "House of Love" by East 17 or "I Swear" by All-4-One? Probably not.
* The '90s most likely would have been a more hip-hop and dance focused decade.
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