Grunge Bands Like Nirvana Drew All Eyes to the Seattle Music Scene

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Grunge Bands Like Nirvana Drew All Eyes to the Seattle Music Scene

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Nate and Justin discuss the masterful telling of what happened when Seattle's happy little underground scene became an international pop culture sensation, attracting thousands of wannabes and hundreds of reporters to the city.Have a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter.Follow us on Facebook.Part of Pantheon Podcasts

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