Nirvana

Nirvana was an influential American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987 by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic. After a series of drummers, they found stability with Dave Grohl in 1990. Emerging from the Seattle grunge scene, Nirvana released their debut album, Bleach, in 1989. Their breakthrough came with the 1991 album Nevermind and its iconic single Smells Like Teen Spirit, which catapulted them into global fame and made them central figures of Generation X. Known for their raw sound, combining punk energy, dynamic contrasts, and themes of social alienation, Nirvana helped popularize alternative rock. Their third album, In Utero, released in 1993, topped charts and received critical acclaim. The band ended in 1994 after Cobain's death, but their music remains highly influential. Nirvana has sold over 75 million records worldwide and received numerous awards, including a Grammy and multiple MTV Video Music Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 and continue to be celebrated for their lasting impact on rock music.