10 Music Genres That Died

In stark contrast to the edgy grunge movement coming out of the early 90s United States, the UK brought out the catchier, brighter Britpop. The genre hit its peak in the mid 90s with its big four: Blur, Oasis, Pulp and Suede. Taking inspiration from the 1960s, English rock and roll scene, these groups put out alternative rock tracks that wowed crowds across the globe.

While Britpop’s popularity was immense, it was also rather brief with as early as 1997 being considered its last great year. A great deal of hype surrounded Britpop during the rivalry between Oasis and Blur to see who could top the charts. Dubbed The Battle of Britpop, both bands remained popular heading into late 90s. Rather than feud with each other, both bands began to feud with themselves, growing badly damaged by band in fighting and various personal issues.

In the case of Oasis, the bickering between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher eventually slowed the band’s momentum. By the time 2000 arrived, Britpop was dead and buried within a couple of years of its mighty 90s peak.