Green River holds a significant place in music history as one of the pioneering groups of the grunge movement that emerged out of Seattle in the mid-1980s. Formed in 1984, the band consisted of vocalist/guitarist Mark Arm, guitarist Steve Turner, guitarist Stone Gossard, bassist Jeff Ament, and drummer Alex Vincent, later replaced by Bruce Fairweather and Dan Peters. Green River released their debut EP "Come on Down" in 1985, which is often cited as one of the first grunge records, setting the stage for what was to come in the Seattle music scene.

Despite their relatively short-lived existence, disbanding in 1987, Green River's influence was profound, with their raw sound blending heavy punk and hard rock elements. Their discography may be brief, consisting of EPs like "Dry as a Bone," full-length album "Rehab Doll," and various demos and live recordings, but the group's legacy is amplified by what followed after their split. Members Ament and Gossard went on to form Mother Love Bone and later Pearl Jam, while Mark Arm and Steve Turner established the band Mudhoney, further cementing their status as key architects in the development of grunge music. Subsequent deluxe editions and re-releases of their work, such as "Rehab Doll (Deluxe Edition)" and "Dry as a Bone (Deluxe Edition)," have continued to contribute to the band's enduring cult status, allowing new generations of fans to discover the raw energy and pioneering spirit of Green River.