Dinosaur Jr.

From Amherst, Massachusetts

Dinosaur Jr. is an alternative rock band from Amherst, Massachusetts, formed in 1984. After three albums on independent labels including SST Records, the band earned recognition as a formative influence on American alternative rock and the grunge movement. Their signature sound combines heavy guitar distortion and feedback with melodic hooks, characterized by J Mascis's distinctive guitar work and drawling vocals. The band signed to major labels in the early 1990s, disbanded in 1997, and reformed with their original lineup in 2005.