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Image of Ridler Brothers band performing onstage, February 1993
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Ridler Brothers band performing onstage, February 1993

In the early 1990s, while local grunge bands were achieving mainstream popularity, the genre of country music was expanding in the local music scene. Jeff and Steve Ridler, brothers from Snohomish, Washington, formed their country-rock band, the Ridler Brothers, in the mid-1980s. Inspired by the success of Billy Ray Cyrus’ 1992 hit song and corresponding line dance, “Achy, Breaky Heart,”…
ID Number:2000.107.19930204.11.34
Date:1993
Image of Ridler Brothers band performing onstage, February 4, 1993
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Ridler Brothers band performing onstage, February 4, 1993

In the early 1990s, while local grunge bands were achieving mainstream popularity, the genre of country music was expanding in the local music scene. Jeff and Steve Ridler, brothers from Snohomish, Washington, formed their country-rock band, the Ridler Brothers, in the mid-1980s. Inspired by the success of Billy Ray Cyrus’ 1992 hit song and corresponding line dance, “Achy, Breaky Heart,”…
ID Number:2000.107.19930204.12.20
Date:1993
Image of Harvey Fierstein, Evan Stults, and Dennis Coleman around piano, Seattle, June 22, 1993
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Harvey Fierstein, Evan Stults, and Dennis Coleman around piano, Seattle, June 22, 1993

In June 1993, the Seattle Men’s Chorus celebrated Gay Pride Week with weekend concerts featuring the works of composer Cole Porter. The show, called “Swellegant Elegance: The Life and Music of Cole Porter,” was performed for 3 nights at the 5th Avenue Theatre, conducted by chorus music director Dennis Coleman. The chorus asked Harvey Fierstein, well-known gay actor and playwright,…
ID Number:2000.107.19930622.2.02
Date:1993
Image of Kenny G in concert at the Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, September 15, 1993
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Kenny G in concert at the Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, September 15, 1993

Kenneth Gorelick, more widely known by his stage name Kenny G, is a saxophonist who focuses largely on smooth jazz. He was born in Seattle in 1956 and grew up in the Seward Park neighborhood. Gorelick attended Franklin High School and the University of Washington. He began playing professionally as a sideman for the Love Unlimited Orchestra while still in…
ID Number:2000.107.19930915.1.17
Date:1993
Image of Police officers Alvin Little and John Carlson rapping to students, October 15, 1993
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Police officers Alvin Little and John Carlson rapping to students, October 15, 1993

Here, rapping Seattle police officers Alvin "Big Daddy" Little, left, and John "Ro'dent" Carlson perform their anti-crime, anti-gang, anti-drug routine, "Yo SPD" for an audience of children at Latona Elementary School. The pair were motorcycle police officers and partners who performed their acts for fundraising and general community good will. The pair performed their routine later that month on television's…
ID Number:2000.107.19931015.1.31
Date:1993
Image of Charlene Curtiss and Debbie Gilbert dancing, November 17, 1993
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Charlene Curtiss and Debbie Gilbert dancing, November 17, 1993

This image shows Charlene Curtiss (left) and Debbie Gilbert (right) dancing at Chinook Middle School. Curtiss and Gilbert were members of the Whistlestop Dance Company, which used dance to teach children and to advocate for people with disabilities. After her spine was injured in a gymnastics accident, Curtiss developed the field of wheelchair dance, establishing the Light Motion Dance Company…
ID Number:2000.107.19931117.1.25
Date:1993
Image of Krist Novoselic on stage during Nirvana concert, Seattle Center Arena, January 7, 1994
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Krist Novoselic on stage during Nirvana concert, Seattle Center Arena, January 7, 1994

Nirvana had their beginnings in the Seattle grunge scene, and widely popularized alternative rock. Members Kurt Cobain (1967-1994) and Krist Novoselic (b. 1965) were from Aberdeen, Washington.Nirvana performed at the Seattle Center Arena on January 7-8, 1994, the last stop on their fall tour. It would also turn out to be Nirvana’s final show in Seattle. Band members celebrated the…
ID Number:2000.107.19940107.1.23
Date:1994
Image of Kurt Cobain on stage during Nirvana concert, Seattle Center Arena, January 7, 1994
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Kurt Cobain on stage during Nirvana concert, Seattle Center Arena, January 7, 1994

Nirvana had their beginnings in the Seattle grunge scene, and widely popularized alternative rock. Members Kurt Cobain (1967-1994) and Krist Novoselic (b. 1965) were from Aberdeen, Washington.Nirvana performed at the Seattle Center Arena on January 7-8, 1994, the last stop on their fall tour. It would also turn out to be Nirvana’s final show in Seattle. Band members celebrated the…
ID Number:2000.107.19940107.2.02
Date:1994
Image of Kurt Cobain on stage during Nirvana concert, Seattle Center Arena, January 7, 1994
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Kurt Cobain on stage during Nirvana concert, Seattle Center Arena, January 7, 1994

Nirvana had their beginnings in the Seattle grunge scene, and widely popularized alternative rock. Members Kurt Cobain (1967-1994) and Krist Novoselic (b. 1965) were from Aberdeen, Washington.Nirvana performed at the Seattle Center Arena on January 7-8, 1994, the last stop on their fall tour. It would also turn out to be Nirvana’s final show in Seattle. Band members celebrated the…
ID Number:2000.107.19940107.2.05
Date:1994
Image of Kurt Cobain on stage during Nirvana concert, Seattle Center Arena, January 7, 1994
Photograph

Kurt Cobain on stage during Nirvana concert, Seattle Center Arena, January 7, 1994

Nirvana had their beginnings in the Seattle grunge scene, and widely popularized alternative rock. Members Kurt Cobain (1967-1994) and Krist Novoselic (b. 1965) were from Aberdeen, Washington.Nirvana performed at the Seattle Center Arena on January 7-8, 1994, the last stop on their fall tour. It would also turn out to be Nirvana’s final show in Seattle. Band members celebrated the…
ID Number:2000.107.19940107.2.14
Date:1994
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