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by Chris TrueDetroit. Never granted the scene' status that so many other cities have earned over the years -- stalwarts like Los Angeles, New York, or comers and goers like Seattle, Chicago, or Minneapolis -- the city nevertheless was a consistent contributor to the more purer forms of rock and punk (not to mention its contribution to electronic music, dance and club culture), bringing the nation -- and world -- such names as Iggy and the Stooges, Bob Seger, the Romantics, and the White Stripes. Formed in 2003 in the cities bar rock scene, the Grande Nationals came together in hopes of being the next in line to carry on the cities' legacy. Made up of Stevie Michael (vocals), Tony Vegas (guitar), Scotty Hagen (bass), and Adam Hill (drums), the Grande Nationals made a name for themselves early on by earning a slot at the 2004 Rock City Music Festival. The gig led to opening slots for Flint, Michigan legends Grand Funk Railroad, and appearances at the 2005 and 2006 Vans' Warped tours. The group released its first album, Brass Knuckle Heartbreak, in 2006.