Formed in 1989 as a creative outlet from the founders of two major indie bands, this jangly guitar pop group hit its commercial and critical peak with an album full of catchy hooks and infectious energy that still sounds fresh today. Vote if they are your choice.

Formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987, this grunge trio helped catapult alternative rock into the mainstream with their landmark 1991 album and unleashed a generation-defining sound rooted in raw emotion and distorted guitars. Cast your vote and see if they top the list.
