The band’s hits have defined alternative rock in the 21st century. Birth Date: June 21, 1981 Major Albums:Hot Fuss, Sam’s Town, Day & Age Major Achievements: Brit Awards, NME Awards 8.

Alternative rock’s heyday was definitely in the 90s. That era has come and gone, sadly. But there are so many songs from that decade that are still quite loved today.

Here are five 1990s alternative rock bands that should’ve been bigger. With the introduction of Nirvana and Nevermind in 1991, the ‘90s were front row and center for the changing of musical ...