Exploring the Birth of Grunge: A Fascinating Look with Steve Turner of MudHoney

On this episode, my guest is Steve Turner, the cofounder of Seattle punk and grunge bands Green River and Mudhoney. We talk about the grunge scene of Seattle, how it came to be, and the musical influences that shaped its unique sound. Steve shares his experience of being part of the bands that went from playing in underground flophouse shows to selling out stadiums with Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

It's fascinating to hear how the birth of grunge came about after the decline of heavy metal, and how bands like Green River and Soundgarden took a different approach to music. Steve delves into the aspects of Seattle's culture that influenced the grunge scene, including the city's damp, rainy climate and the DIY ethos of the city's youth. We also talk about the challenges that the grunge bands faced, such as navigating the music industry and dealing with the fame that came with success. Throughout the podcast, Steve immerses us in the vibrant musical culture of '80s and '90s Seattle, and provides valuable insight into the origins and evolution of grunge music.

Some topics we dig into in the full episode we explore:

The origins of Seattle's grunge scene and how it evolved
The importance of the DIY culture in punk and grunge
Steve's experience of playing in punk bands and how he got into music through skateboarding
The impact of Seattle's grunge scene on the music industry and its influence on other artists
The challenges of making music and touring during the pandemic
Steve's latest album, *Plastic Eternity*, and his plans for the future

Steve Turner also recently released a book, *Mud Ride: A Messy Trip Through the Grunge Explosion*, which offers an inside look at the tight-knit grunge scene, the musical influences and experiments that shaped the grunge sound, and the story of his bands, Green River and Mudhoney.

Enjoy!

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Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, fine artist and entrepreneur. Chase is cited as one of the most influential photographers of the past decade. As an entrepreneur, Chase created Best Camera - the world's first mobile photo app to share images direct to social networks - sparking the global photo sharing craze. He is currently the founder & CEO of CreativeLive, the world's largest live-streaming online education company, having delivered more than a billion minutes of free live education worldwide.