In Defense Of... is an ongoing CHARTattack column where our contributors stand up for otherwise maligned acts past and present.

I usually host a program on my local community radio station. I'm on every other Saturday from 8 to midnight .

Thinking about the best bands of all time who gave you timeless music and songs.

A weird mixture of musical genres came together on a Monday night, but that didn't stop fans from enjoying.

Judge Bill Gibron says, "here comes your man-na from heaven, Pixies fans!" Luckily, this monkey isn't quite ready for heavennot just yet.

When Judge Dan Mancini wants something, man, he don't want to pay for it. Cash in, Miss Smith! They don't really make bands like Jane's Addiction anymore - not major label bands, anyway.

During the last dark days of Nirvana in 1994, tapes of Dave Grohl's solo demos circulated among alt rock royalty -- Greg Dulli commented positively about them in more than one place -- but it never seemed that these home-made tapes would be the origin of one of the biggest modern rock bands of the post-grunge era.

Editor's Note: Back in 2002, Geffen issued Nirvana , a single-disc, career-spanning retrospective on the grunge gods' career.

Alternative bands emerged from sub genres like pop rock and indie music. They've altered and changed their musical styles, but still manage to keep some elements of the 80s and 90s in some of their music.

For the fall season, it's time to put away your 1980s-inspired garments. Forget about your 1960s 'Mad Men' aesthetics.

There aren't a lot of rappers coming out of Alexandria, Va ., . Enter Board Administration artist Black Cobain .

In 1992, Nirvana was the biggest band on the planet and Seattle was at the centre of the cultural zeitgeist.

Not all musicians can be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, it brings to mind some music acts worthy of consideration in the future.

Noah's Ark Was a Spaceship: Imagine the alien possibilities if true! Details $5. 314-771-1096. The flannel-clad fuzz rock of Noah's Ark Was a Spaceship is an ode to the three-year span between Sonic Youth 's 1988 masterpiece Daydream Nation and Nirvana 's 1991 groundbreaking Nevermind .

In most lines of work, quitting your job isna t the most savvy career move. But in the world of pop music, going out with a bang is positively encouraged.