Founded in 1985 in Boston (so some time before Nirvana) they were kind of a cornerstone for the indie-grunge bands which were following afterwards. After a break of about 12 years they have been touring again since 2004. Their first concert after this break was sold-out even though there was no new album since 1991. Their 2004 album Wave of Mutilation is already a classic in my opinion and is played up and down on my ipod. Their coolness and way of starting a song slow and calm and then bringing it up to the top is amazing. I must even say, I sometimes prefer them instead of Nirvana. Sorry Kurt!
