Grunge? Maybe, maybe not. Great band? Undoubtedly Best Album: "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" Best Song: "Mayonnaise"

Best Album: "Core" Best Song: "Interstate Love Song"

Best Album: many will argue that its "Superunknown", however, my personal favorite is "Down on the Upside" Best Song: "Pretty Noose"

Best Album: "Ten" Best Song: "Dissident" or "Yellow Ledbetter" (Live)

Best Album: "Nevermind" Best Song: "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

Only downside: broke up way too soon. Can you imagine the music they would have made had they stayed together? Album: "Temple of the Dog" Best Song: "Say Hello 2 Heaven"

Many of the members of Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, and Screaming Trees (who would rank 11th on this list). Best Album: "Above" Best Song: "River of Deceit"

AIC has influenced countless number of bands that followed. Layne Staley is possibly the most underrated musical genius of his time. The pain that resonated from his voice allowed listeners to feel what he was feeling. His and Jerry Cantrell's lyrics were beautiful, yet scarring at the same time. I can still remember the way I felt the first time I heard this band, it was as if a light came on in my head that said, "This is what real music is, this is how it is supposed to sound." Best Album: "Dirt" barely edges out "Jar of Flies" Best Song: "Nutshell" (Unplugged)

Best Album: "Deluxe" Best Song: "Desperately Wanting"

Best Album: "American Standard" Best Song: "My My"