Posted by Tom (POJK) at cache2-colc.server.ntli.net on February 22, 2004 at 22:37:48:
In Reply to: a reply to GTJDorris posted by DRD #37 on February 22, 2004 at 22:11:17:
: I am aware of Emo's origins and history, but do YOU realize that grunge music generated a larger fanbase (in terms of population percentage) than Emo ever has and that the four major grunge-era bands (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and The Smashing Pumpkins) have individually sold more records (again, in terms of population percentage) and won more awards and critical praising than the majority of Emo bands (put together) ever have?
...I mean about the fanbase thing - there's a LOT of blog-keeping, sweater-wearing, thick-rimmed glasses owning, journal-keeping, poetry-writing emo bastards out there.
Mind you, I was too young to appreciate just how big the grunge fad was, so what do I know? EXACTLY.