Iconic On Stage on Instagram: "On April 11, 1992 the band appeared on SNL during a pivotal moment in the rise of the grunge-era. It marked their first national late‐night television appearance and came during the promotion of their debut album Ten. That platform helped transform “Alive” from a rock radio staple into a moment of cultural impact. The song itself is rooted in contrast—musically written by guitarist Stone Gossard (initially as an instrumental titled “Dollar Short”), and lyrically gi