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2010 in alternative rock

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The following is a list of notable events and releases in alternative rock that occurred in 2010.

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January

  • January 1 – Frontman Chris Cornell announces the reunion of Soundgarden.
  • January 11 – Jay Reatard dies in his home at the age of 29.
  • January 20 – Vampire Weekend's album Contra debuts at number one on the Billboard 200 after selling 124,000 copies in its first week; becoming only the 12th independent album to hit number one on record.
  • January 24 – Radiohead plays benefit show for Haiti raising $572,754 for Oxfam.
  • January 29 – Red Hot Chili Peppers will make their live comeback with the full line-up on January 29, 2010, paying tribute to Neil Young at MusiCares.
  • May – The 18th Annual KROQ KROQ Weenie Roast took place.
  • June 8 – Green Day: Rock Band was released.
  • June 24 – Vans Warped Tour 2010 kicked off in San Diego.
  • Dec 11 & 12 – The 21st Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas took place.

    • Bands reformed

  • Bush
  • Hole
  • Pavement
  • Soundgarden
  • Sôber
  • Vatican Commandos

    • Bands Disbanded

  • Porcupine Tree

    • Albums released

    All releases are LPs unless otherwise stated.

    References

    2010 in alternative rock Wikipedia
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