R.E.M.

Before alternative went mainstream, college radio stations was where you typically found the interesting new bands. Here are the songs that defined the era.

Some of the biggest hits ever.

From grunge to nu-metal, pop-punk to Brit-rock and all the alternative stuff around it, the '90s were a great period for rock music.

1994 was a very eventful year, with Korn's introduction of nu-metal among the biggest events.

From the '70s and '80s to modern day, alt-rock has put interesting bands on the concert stage.

Discover the 25 must-have rock and metal albums from the '80s that every kid should know!

What brought them together?

'Where's the beef?' Right here, as 1984 was stacked with great music.

Um, I'm not sure that line still works . . .

Who needs to moonwalk when you can just rock?