rock

1991
R.E.M. reconvened in mid-1990 to record Out of Time . In a departure

R.E.M. reconvened in mid-1990 to record Out of Time . In a departure from Green , the band members often wrote the music on non-traditional rock instrumentation including mandolin , organ , and acoustic guitar instead of adding them later in the process. Released in March 1991, Out of Time…
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Dave Matthews Band The band’s first in-studio demo was recorded in February or March

The band’s first in-studio demo was recorded in February or March 1991, before Tinsley joined as a full-time member, and consisted of “Song That Jane Likes”, “Recently”, “Best of What’s Around”, and “I’ll Back You Up.”

KMFDM first hit

A remix of the album’s title track was the group’s first hit, reaching No. 21 on Billboard ‘ s Dance/Club Play Songs Chart in March 1991.

Luna Sea Nuclear Fusion Tour

Luna Sea took part in the label’s Nuclear Fusion Tour in March with Gilles de Rais and Sighs of Love Potion.

L'Arc-en-Ciel In February 1991, bassist Tetsuya (then known as TETSU) recruited

In February 1991, bassist Tetsuya (then known as TETSU) recruited vocalist Hyde (then known as HIDE), guitarist Hiro and drummer Pero. Together, they formed a band and named themselves L’Arc-en-Ciel. A year later, after gaining popularity in their hometown of Osaka , Hiro left the band on June 12, 1992.…
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Slowdive Drummer Neil Carter joined from fellow Reading band The Colour Mary

Drummer Neil Carter joined from fellow Reading band The Colour Mary in time to play on the Morningrise EP, but left prior to its release in February 1991. Simon Scott took over on drums after his previous group, an alternative rock band called the Charlottes , broke up. The Holding…
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L'Arc-en-Ciel formed a band

In February 1991, bassist Tetsuya (then known as TETSU) recruited vocalist Hyde (then known as HIDE), guitarist Hiro and drummer Pero. Together, they formed a band and named themselves L’Arc-en-Ciel.

Kiss (band) enlist Ezrin to produce

In February 1991, the band decided to once again enlist Ezrin to produce its next album.

AC/DC three fans killed in Salt Lake City

During the tour, three fans were killed at a concert at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City on 18 January 1991, when they were crushed and fell to the floor at the beginning of the show.

Def Leppard died from a mix of prescription drugs and alcohol

Clark died from a mix of prescription drugs and alcohol on 8 January 1991, in his London home.