1. The Smashing Pumpkins (Since 1988)
Formed: 1988
Established: 1991
Place Of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States.
2. Nirvana (1987-1994)
Formed: 1987
Established: 1989
Place Of Birth: Aberdeen, Washington, United States.
Reasoning Of Departure: Death Of Frontman.
3. Counting Crows (Since 1991)
Formed: 1991
Established: 1993
Place Of Birth: Berkeley, California, United States.
4. Green Day (Since 1986)
Formed: 1986
Established: 1991
Place Of Birth: Oakland, California, United States.
5. Pearl Jam (Since 1990)
Formed: 1990
Established: 1991
Place Of Birth: Seattle, Washington, United States.
6. Stone Temple Pilots (Since 1985)
Formed: 1985
Established: 1992
Place Of Birth: San Diego, California, United States.
7. Alice In Chains (Since 1987)
Formed: 1987
Established: 1990
Place Of Birth: Seattle, Washington, United States.
8. U2 (Since 1976)
Formed: 1976
Established: 1983
Place Of Birth: Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland.
9. Dave Matthews Band (Since 1991)
Formed: 1991
Established: 1994
Place Of Birth: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States.
10. R.E.M. (1983-2011)
Formed: 1983
Established: 1984
Place Of Birth: Athens, Georgia, United States.