They Launched a Revolution In addition to complete histories of Alternative Rock guitar, Punk-Rock, Hardcore, Industrial, and Grunge Rock, this mammoth collection also features interviews with some of Alt-Rock's most important artists, including: Smashing Pumpkins, Live, Soundgarden, The Offspring, Hole, Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, oasis, Stone Temple Pilots, R.E.M., and Bush. Read the fascinating and sometimes sordid story of Jane's Addiction, take part in the historic meeting between the Ramone's Joey Ramone and Punk-Ska sensations Rancid, interviews with such players as Kurt Cobain and Jerry Cantrell, and much more. 343 pages, softbound book