Explore how 1991 became a pivotal year in rock music history. After the dominance of metal and synth-pop in the 1980s, the early '90s welcomed a new wave of artists who transformed the music landscape. Icons like Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, and My Bloody Valentine released influential records that year. The Seattle grunge scene, with its emblematic flannel and baggy jeans trend, epitomized this shift, but its impact extended far beyond Seattle, reshaping the entire decade's music and culture.