Washington state's contribution to American music spans decades and genres. Jimi Hendrix grew up in Seattle before relocating to London and reshaping rock guitar, while Nirvana and Pearl Jam turned a Pacific Northwest scene into a global phenomenon in the early 1990s. Death Cab for Cutie emerged from Bellingham, and Grammy-winning folk and rock artist Brandi Carlile calls Maple Valley home.
This summer, State of Washington Tourism invites visitors to experience that musical legacy through six destinations that celebrate jazz, grunge, indie rock, folk music and live outdoor concerts.
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