Alternative music had some huge milestones in 1987 with new music from The Cure, R.E.M., and The Beastie Boys. It was also the year of U2's The Joshua Tree which we will cover in a special bonus episode next time!

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Alternative music had some huge milestones in 1987 with new music from The Cure, R.E.M., and The Beastie Boys. It was also the year of U2's The Joshua Tree which we will cover in a special bonus episode next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rootsofalternative/messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alternative music had some huge milestones in 1987 with new music from The Cure, R.E.M., and The Beastie Boys. It was also the year of U2's The Joshua Tree which we will cover in a special bonus episode next time!

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The year was 1987

We're looking back on 40 years of Alternative music to see how the genre came to be what it is today! Each week we'll discuss the biggest Alternative hits that defined the year, starting in 1980 until we reach 2020. 

About Our Hosts: dXn lived the earlier years of ALT music, while Jack wasn't even born yet. He's a 90's baby and doesn't know a ton about the early years, except for U2 for which he's a huge fan. dXn, who has years of experience in the music industry will be Jack's teacher along the way. 

Both Jack and dXn are on-air personalities at 95X radio in Syracuse, NY.

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We're looking back on 40 years of Alternative music to see how the genre came to be what it is today! Each week we'll discuss the biggest Alternative hits that defined the year, starting in 1980 until we reach 2020. About Our Hosts: dXn lived the earlier years of ALT music, while Jack wasn't even born yet. He's a 90's baby and doesn't know a ton about the early years, except for U2 for which he's a huge fan. dXn, who has years of experience in the music industry will be Jack's teacher along the way. Both Jack and dXn are on-air personalities at 95X radio in Syracuse, NY.

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