Grunge is a sub-genre of Alternative Rock generally characterized by a moderate-tempo approach fusing the ramshackle... [Read more]
Grunge is a sub-genre of Alternative Rock generally characterized by a moderate-tempo approach fusing the ramshackle energy of Punk with the heftier guitar sounds of Hard Rock and Metal. While informed by these styles, other influences like Noise Rock, Hardcore Punk and Sludge Metal are commonly seen as well. Grunge is known for its dressed down, oft-androgynous fashion style which features disheveled hair and flannel shirts. The lyrical themes are typically angsty, with subjects like troubled relationships, mental health struggles and drug addiction, and occasional sociopolitical focuses on social justice and feminism. These lyrics are often delivered with a distinctive raspy vocal style.
| Name | Series | Gender | Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Kurt Cobain | Nirvana | Male | 3,482 |
| 2 |  | Dave Grohl | Foo Fighters | Male | 14,372 |
| 3 |  | Chris Cornell | Soundgarden | Male | 31,762 |
| 4 |  | Layne Staley | Alice in Chains | Male | 35,655 |
| 5 |  | Eddie Vedder | Pearl Jam | Male | 49,848 |
| 6 |  | Courtney Love | Hole | Female | 72,147 |
| 7 |  | Krist Novoselic | Nirvana | Male | 98,944 |
| 8 |  | Billy Corgan | The Smashing Pumpkins | Male | 99,212 |
| 9 |  | Scott Weiland | Stone Temple Pilots | Male | 107,689 |
| 10 |  | Kurt Cobain | Shiori Experience: Jimi na Watashi to Hen na Ojisan | Male | 150,901 |
