The closest thing Alternative Rock ever had to teen prodigies, Australia’s Silverchair took the alt world by storm by their uncanny sonic resemblance to Pearl Jam.  Of course, mimics are rarely respected, and though Silverchair received an early pass due to their youth, they worked hard to develop their own identity.  They may not have remained in the public eye in North America, but they did so in Australia while continuing developing their legacy Down Under.  For them to have a serious run for the Hall, Silverchair will once again have to conquer the American market.