The Meat Puppets

The Meat Puppets are an American rock band formed in 1980 in Arizona, known for blending punk rock, alternative, and psychedelic sounds. They gained recognition for their melodic songwriting and distinctive guitar work. Their music features complex arrangements and poetic lyrics, contributing to the alternative rock scene. Notably, they collaborated with Nirvana in the early 1990s, which helped bring them wider fame. Over the decades, The Meat Puppets have maintained a dedicated following and are celebrated for their influential style and contributions to alternative and indie rock genres.