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Though the genre is considered to be rock, some of its subgenres are influenced by folk music, reggae, electronic music and jazz among other genres. At times alternative rock has been used as a catch-all phrase for rock music from underground artists in the 1980s, all music descended from punk rock (including punk itself, New Wave, and post-punk), and, ironically, for rock music in general in the 1990s and 2000s.
In 1995, Tweedy formed Wilco with John Stirratt, Max Johnston, and Ken Coomer. Wilco has released six albums and found popular success with their albums Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and A Ghost Is Born. The band also released two collaboration albums with Billy Bragg and one with The Minus 5. Jeff Tweedy has been the recipient of two Grammy Awards, including Best Alternative Album for A Ghost Is Born. Tweedy has also participated in a number of side groups including Golden Smog and Loose Fur, has released a book of poems, and has released a DVD of solo performances. He was originally influenced by punk and country music, but has recently reflected more experimental themes in his music.
- March 29, 2007: Radiohead have denied rumours they are to sign with Starbucks' music label Hear Music. Management have said the band "will not even consider how to release their new music until the album is finished." (NME)
- March 29, 2007: U2 frontman Bono has been awarded a knighthood by David Reddaway, the British ambassador to Ireland, for services to music and humanitarian causes. Guitarist The Edge and bassist Adam Clayton were in attendance. (NME)
- March 23, 2007: Supergrass have entered the studio to record their sixth album. Frontman Gaz Coombes hopes the band will finish recording in "2 or 3 weeks". (Gigwise)
- March 20, 2007: The lineup for the Reading and Leeds festivals have been announced. The Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Smashing Pumpkins will headline at both; other acts peforming include Nine Inch Nails and Arcade Fire. (Q)
- March 16, 2007: Dinosaur Jr have announced a string of North American tour dates to mark the release of their new album Beyond. (NME)
- March 14, 2007: Canadian radio station CBC Radio 3 has announced that its Saturday night alternative rock broadcast will be shut down. (ChartAttack)
- that Pearl Jam refused to release "Black" as a single, feeling that it was too emotional?
- that Nirvana recorded "You Know You're Right" in 1994, but didn't release it until 2002 due to legal entanglements with Courtney Love?
- that the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magik and Nirvana's Nevermind were both released on September 24, 1991?
- that Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy was the original model for Maxell's "Blown Away Guy" ad campaign?
- that R.E.M. debuted the song "So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)" on Late Night with David Letterman before it even had a name?
Create: "All for You (Sister Hazel song)" • The Blueskins • "Calling All Angels" • Dead Disco • "Selling the Drama"
Expand: College rock • Dream pop • Noise pop • Flesh for Lulu • Gogogo Airheart • Happy Mondays
Wikify: Indie pop • Radical Matters - Editions/label • Vaughan Oliver • Wheat (band) • The Virgin Prunes
- Alternative rock artists: R.E.M., Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Replacements, Wilco, Pixies, The Smiths, Radiohead
- List of indie rock musicians: Elliott Smith, Death Cab for Cutie, Pavement, Sonic Youth, Arcade Fire, Sufjan Stevens, Arctic Monkeys, Electric Six
