On 12 July 1962 the group played their first formal gig at the Marquee Club, billed as "The Rollin' Stones"
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In 2002 Chris Robinson announced he was going solo
Founded by vocalist/guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member.
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006
It was conceived by vocalist Chris Cornell of Soundgarden as a tribute to his friend, the late Andrew Wood, lead singer of Mother Love Bone.
Was the first grunge band to sign to a major label (A&M Records, in 1988), though the band did not achieve commercial success until they popularized "grunge" in the early 1990s with Seattle contemporaries Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam.
Formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist Jerry Cantrell and vocalist Layne Staley.
Is an orchestra founded in 1996 by Paul O'Neill, who brought together long-time friends Jon Oliva, Robert Kinkel, and Al Pitrelli
Was formed formed in Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995
"Smoke on the Water" peaked at No. 4 on Billboards Pop Singles chart in 1973