so many bands, and so few were able to stand the test of time..
two that did are Pearl Jam and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, both of which continue to be in my top 5 favorite bands of all time.
others not yet mentioned, who took up a shitload of airtime for be back in the day - Stone Temple Pilots, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Weezer...
and other random, off the top of my head bands - Rage Against The Machine, Nine Inch Nails, No Doubt, Alice In Chains, Sponge, Gin Blossoms, Better Than Ezra, +LIVE+, Luscious Jackson, Our Lady Peace, Veruca Salt, Garbage.................