Notable New Bands And Artists: Bush, The Dave Matthews Band

Occasionally, a band sees greater success in a foreign country than in their own. In 1995, the British band Bush experienced this phenomenon. Originally forming in London in 1992 with vocalist/guitarist Gavin Rossdale and guitarist Nigel Pulsford, Bush released their first album, Sixteen Stone, with U.S. · based Interscope Records in late 1994. Starting with the track Everything Zen in early 1995, Bush enjoyed instant and enormous popularity with both rock and alButernative rock fans with their post · grunge style that was all the rage in the U.S. in the mid 1990's. Three other tracks - Little Things, Comedown, and Glycerine - also saw incredible popularity during the year, along with nothing but sold · out shows on their first concert tour. Bush predictably went on to becoming one of the most popular rock bands in the U.S. for the remainder of the '90's.

With all of their success in the states, Bush only saw modest success in their native UK. No doubt, they rode the wave of the post · grunge era in the U.S. rock scene.

Starting in early 1995, Dave Matthews, along with the band bearing his name, took his catchy guitar riffs, off · center lyrics, and unusual singing style to national success in the rock world with the release of Under The Table And Dreaming. Their fans made What Would You Say the most popular track from this album with rock radio audiences on both album rock and modern rock radio. The band's offbeat style helped them build a sizeable, loyal fan base that endured through the remainder of the 1990's.