Garbage: origin- Madison, Wisconsin, genre- Rock, Alternative Rock, Post Grunge, and Electronica,
started- 1994, labels- A&E, Warner Bos. UK, Geffen, Mushroom, Almo Sounds
They are a Scottish/American rock group who released a string of successful singles in 1995-1996,
culminating in the hit "stupid girl." Their debut album Garbage was an unexpected smash, selling over 5 million copies and
reaching double platinum status in the UK, USA, and Australia. Spent 2 years working on a follow-up album, Version 2.0 which
topped charts in UK and peaked at #13 in US.
Garbage struggled to sustain their initial success and their third album, beautifulgarbage failed
to do well. They almost split in 2003, then returned with Bleed Like Me in 2005 which became #4 in US.
Garbage's angry, emotional lyrics contrasted with the band's catchy, pop alternative rock music.
They utilized samples, electronic loops, grungy guitars, and various other effects to produce haunting and melodic tracks
with Manson's sultry vocals. Its obvious that the band is composed of 3 music produucers because of the high production quality.
In 2005, they signed to Warner Bros. Records outside North America and to Geffen Records in North
America. In late 2005, rumors swirled that the band would break up, but it wasn't true.
They have completed four full length tours and headlined their own shows from clubs to arenas. They
have been with such acts as the Smashing Pumpkins, No Doubt, Alanis Morissette, U2 and the RHC
