Garbage

Garbage is an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals, guitar) and American musicians Duke Erikson (bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards) and Butch Vig (drums, percussion). All four members are involved in songwriting and production. The band have counted worldwide album sales of over 17 million units. Garbage released a string of in... More

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1993

Also known as:

  • Garbage

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Award Nominee

Award Nominations:

Year Award Nominated work Notes/Description
  • 1997
  • from Romeo + Juliet

MTV Movie Award for Best Song From a Movie Nominees

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