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A number of side projects filled with associates of renowned Seattle-based rock and roll bands made an appearance through the ’90s. Most didn’t expand past a little cult pursuing comprised generally of supporters of their primary rings (Brad, the Rockfords, Three Seafood, Tuatara, etc.), but there have been several exceptions …

Known for his Stevie Ray Vaughan/Jimi Hendrix-esque electric guitar leads, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready helped change nearly all rock fans’ interest from technically demanding shredders to more feel-oriented and rootsy players. Blessed on Apr 5, 1966, in Pensacola, FL, McCready and his family members relocated to Seattle, WA, soon …

Via Raleigh, NC, Down Circuit formed from the reunion of many adept group elements. Mike Bonavita (vocals), Robert Bruce (electric guitar), David Cebula (electric guitar), Todd P. (bass), and Barry Knain (drums) constructed Down Routine in 2000, since that time gathering an always-rising group of fans and considerable reputation by …

Few rock vocalists created this type of dark and eerie body of are Alice in Stores’ Layne Staley. Created in Kirkland, WA, on August 22, 1967, Staley demonstrated musical talent young, and used the drums. But upon becoming a member of garage rings and discovering rock and roll music as …