They’re an “almost famous” band more Southern rock fans should know. “We were at our peak like when we split up,” Dennis said. ... Russell played in local bands with names like the Decades.

The Fillmore 1805 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 346-6000 www.thefillmore.com. During its heyday, all of the best up and coming local bands had to perform at The Fillmore.

1. Nirvana. One of the most famous garage bands that went from local to national openers before it found worldwide fame is Nirvana. Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic were outcasts at the same ...