Dan Auerbach’s goal in life is “not to go bankrupt or get some incurable disease,” while Pat Carney on drums is simply “excited to become a 70-year-old man with no taste buds left who only wants to eat mustard.” Click the link to find out more about today’s “Icons of Alternative,” The Black Keys.… MORE
The band was formed by Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland in 1996 under the name of Pectoralz. Today 95X is highlighting Coldplay in their “Icons of Alternative” series. Click the link to find out more interesting facts about Coldplay!… MORE
The name of Cage the Elephant’s second album Thank You, Happy Birthday came from what artist Daniel Johnston said to them after a festival performance. Click the link to find out more about Cage the Elephant!… MORE
The name Foo Fighters refers to a term coined by allied forces during World War II that was used to describe unidentified flying objects. Dave Grohl, who recorded the first Foo Fighters album himself, hoped the name would give him a little anonymity. Click the link to find out more about today’s “Icons of Alternative.”… MORE
‘Blood Sugar Sex Magik,’ their hit 1991 album, was recorded in a mansion once owned by magician Harry Houdini and rumored to be haunted. Click the link to learn more about today’s “Icons of Alternative,” Red Hot Chili Peppers.… MORE
95X’s “Icons of Alternative” is Nirvana. Click the link to find out interesting facts about the band that changed music forever!… MORE
There are a number of films named after Cure songs, such as ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ (1999) and ‘Just Like Heaven’ (2005). Learn more about today’s “Icons of Alternative” by clicking the link!… MORE
Kings of Leon won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a duo or group with vocals for their single Sex On Fire. Click the link to learn more about 95X’s “Icons of Alternative.”… MORE
The Beastie Boys are part of 95X’s “Icons of Alternative” series. Before they were the bad boys of rap, the Beasties spent two years in the early 80’s making a name for themselves as part of the thriving New York Hardcore punk rock scene, opening up for bands like The Misfits, Bad Brains, and the Dead Kennedys. Click the link to find out more!… MORE
Today 95X highlights Fall Out Boy as our “Icons of Alternative.” FoB have played numerous secret shows under the name of Saved Latin. Click the link to find out more interesting facts about Fall Out Boy!… MORE
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