RHCP didn't disband last year.. they're working a new album. John Frusciante left in December and Josh Klinghoffer is the new guitarist.

REM actually formed in 1980. Alice in Chains in 1987, Nirvana in 1987... A lot of the biggest bands of the nineties actually formed and toured during the late 80's, but only got mainstream recognition in the early to mid 90's.

I love most of the "90's bands" but my favourite is Nirvana. Pearl Jam are awesome too, I saw them live last year.