5. Mother Love Bone - S/T
The band that preceded Pearl Jam. This Seattle band had the amazing vocalist Adam Wood along with two of the guys that would later go on to form Pearljam. This bands debut was one of the most critically acclaimed releases ever. Having been heralded as the second coming of Zeppelin, this band had HUGE expectations. It all died with the death of Woods. To understand how huge an influence this band had over Seattle hard rock and metal, understand that Woods pallbearers were Chris Cornell, Stone Gossard, Jerry Cantrell, Chris DeGarmo, Kim Thayil, and Dave Grohl. His funeral was attended by over 1000 people. This CD stands today as a testament to what might have gone on to be one the biggest bands ever.