Any local music scene at any point in time can be referred to as derivative of more well-known acts. The line separating influence from imitation is a blurry one. Very few artists are completely original; even great artists build upon what has occurred before, and add their personality and talent to create their own original expression.
Stephen Tow, The Strangest Tribe: How a Group of Seattle Rock Bands Invented Grunge
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