Bundle of Hiss

Bundle of Hiss drew their inspiration from post-punk groups like Joy Division and Gang of Four, but they also had an interest in proto-punk bands, such as the Stooges, and the classic rock of Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Jimi Hendrix. By combining these elements into one unit, Bundle of Hiss -- along with groups like the U-Men and Skin Yard -- created what was to become known as grunge. The one thing that was different was the fact that Bundle of Hiss was crafting the Seattle Sound roughly six years before it exploded with groups like Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Singer Russ Bar...