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1991 Seattle

From JVM – Mr. Pop – What U.S. City was once called, by Rolling Stone Magazine, the “new Liverpool?” Thank you.

Mr. Pop History – This of course, is a music question and Liverpool is a reference to all the great bands that came from that English city – starting with the Beatles.

The city was Seattle – which, during the early 1990’s was captivating the rock and upcoming grunge scene with bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. Even had it’s own record label – Sub Par and dress – flannel shirts and torn jeans.