Hole is a Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1989 and initally disbanded in 2002. The band is fronted by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Courtney Love, who co-founded Hole with former songwriter/lead guitarist Eric Erlandson. Hole achieved considerable commercial success. Their second album, Live Through This, was critically acclaimed and regarded as one of the greatest albums of the 1990s, as well as their most notable work. Hole's style of alternative rock was initially influenced heavily by punk rock, no wave and noise rock, though as they progressed they began to incorporate elements of grunge and pop rock into their sound. In 2009, Love announced she was reforming Hole with former Larrikin Love guitarist, Micko Larkin, though Eric Erlandson has impled no reunion can take place contractually without his involvement. However, on January 1st, 2010, a website promoting Courtney Love's upcoming solo album of the same was launched, with a link to an official Facebook page claiming the record will be released under the name Hole.