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A downanddirty chronicle of the birth and evolution of the Seattle grunge scenefrom backyard skateboard ramps and underground hardcore clubs to worldwide phenomenonas told by one of its founding fathers and lead guitarist of legendary alternative rock band Mudhoney

In the late 80s and early 90s Steve Turnerand his friendsSeattle skate punks hardcore kids and assorted misfitsstarted forming bands in each others basements and accidentally createdaunique sound that spread far beyond theironcesleepy cityMud Rideoffers an inside look at the tightknit grunge scene the musical influences and experiments that shaped the grunge sound and the story of Turners bands Green River and Mudhoney whichwent from underground flophouseshows to selling out stadiums with Nirvana and Pearl Jam Including stories about the key moments musicians and albums from grungesbeginnings to itscomedown from the highs of global success and stardom this is the first account of the musical phenomenon that took over the world from someonewho was there for it all

Written by Steve Turner lead guitarist of Mudhoney a foundational grunge bandthat inspired musical iconsfrom Kurt Cobain to Sonic YouthMud Ridefeatures a foreword by Pearl Jams Stone Gossard and neverbeforeseenphotographs and grunge memorabiliathroughout Take a seat and ride through the messy and muddygrunge scene that grew from thebasements of the Northwest and went on to circle the globe

MUST HAVE FOR FANS For cult fans of Mudhoney and all things Seattle grunge this is the perfect book to add to your collection Turner helped put Sub Pop Records on the map a label that launched bands like Soundgarden and more Mudhoney was also one of the first American grunge bands to tour Europe and the UK laying the groundwork for the worldwide explosion of grunge Learn more about the ins and outs of the birth of grunge and immerse yourself in 80s and 90s Seattle

A GREAT GIFT FOR MUSIC LOVERS For the aspiring musician or anyone wanting to learn more about music history this is an illuminating look into grunge and Seattle bands that have gone on to become worldfamous

AN ESSENTIAL ROCK HISTORY BOOK An amazing gift for readers of Legs McNeil and Gillian McCainsPlease Kill Me John Doe and Tom DeSaviasUnder the Big Black Sun and Michael AzerradsOur Band Could Be Your Life Anyone wanting to learn more about the history of grunge will delight in this great tellall read

Perfect for

• Music lovers history buffs and musicians
• Fans of Pearl Jam Nirvana Hole Green River and more
• Anyone nostalgic for the 80s and 90s pop culture scene
• People obsessed with grunge rock musical movements or Seattle history
• Readers ofPlease Kill MeUnder the Big Black SunOur Band Could Be Your LifeGrunge Is Dead andEverybody Loves Our Town An Oral History of Grunge
• Gen Z readers who have embraced all things 90s from the decades fashion to its music and have sparked a resurgence in popularity of grunge bands like Nirvana