Buzz Osborne
American musician; frontman of Melvins
Born
March 25th, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A musician gained recognition as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Melvins, which played a pivotal role in the development of the grunge music genre. Active in the music scene since the early 1980s, contributions include unique and influential guitar work and songwriting. Collaborated with various artists, producing a distinctive sound that combines elements of heavy metal and punk rock. Released numerous albums that received critical acclaim and have influenced a wide range of musicians across different genres.
Led the band Melvins
Influenced the grunge movement
Contributed to over 30 albums
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