3 Grunge Songs About Real People and Things in Seattle

Grunge music has its roots in Seattle, Washington, emerging in the 1980s and becoming a worldwide phenomenon. Three notable grunge songs—"Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle" by Nirvana, "Sub Pop Rock City" by Soundgarden, and "New Way Home" by Foo Fighters—each reference elements of the city they call home. The former track pays homage to Frances Farmer, an influential 20th-centurySeattle actress, while the latter two celebrate aspects like the city's music scene and historic baseball stadium, respectively. These songs not only reflect grunge's artistic depth but also its deep connection to the place that birthed it.