Suede

Suede were one of the most popular and important bands from the UK in the 90s, and helped start the Britpop movement of the decade. Through their several incarnations, they were able to consistently put out albums that charted well, while

Suede were one of the most popular and important bands from the UK in the 90s, and helped start the Britpop movement of the decade. Through their several incarnations, they were able to consistently put out albums that charted well, while still holding the respect of critics. Though they never achieved great success in North America, they were arguably as big in the UK in the 90s as The Smiths in the 80s, or Roxy Music in the 70s.

Suede were formed in London in 1989 by bassist Mat Osman, singer Brett Anderson and his then girlfriend, Justine Frischmann, on rhythm guitar. They soon added guitarist Bernard Butler – who was recruited through an advertisement in the NME. Along with a drum machine as percussion, Suede were signed to RML Records, a label from Brighton. Famous comedian Ricky Gervais (of The Office fame) managed the band for a brief period before they were signed to a record label.