The Beatles were discovered by Brian Epstein, who ran an independent record label called NEMS. The Rolling Stones were discovered by Andrew Loog Oldham, who ran an independent label called Immediate Records. Nirvana was discovered by Sub Pop Records, an independent label based in Seattle.

The Beatles were discovered by Brian Epstein, who ran an independent record label called NEMS.

The Rolling Stones were discovered by Andrew Loog Oldham, who ran an independent label called Immediate Records.

Nirvana was discovered by Sub Pop Records, an independent label based in Seattle.

Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Prince were all discovered by major record labels.

Radiohead was discovered by Parlophone, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

The Smiths were discovered by Rough Trade Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

The Cure was discovered by Fiction Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Depeche Mode was discovered by Mute Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

New Order was discovered by Factory Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

The Jesus and Mary Chain was discovered by Creation Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

My Bloody Valentine was discovered by Creation Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Ride was discovered by Creation Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

The Stone Roses were discovered by Silvertone Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.

Oasis was discovered by Creation Records, an independent label based in the United Kingdom.