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Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Founded by lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic, the band went through a succession of drummers, most notably Chad Channing, before recruiting Dave Grohl in 1990. Nirvana's success popularized alternative rock, and they were often referenced as the flagship band of Generation X. Their music maintains a popular following and continues to influence rock culture.

In the late 1980s, Nirvana established itself as part of the Seattle grunge scene. They released their first album, Bleach, on the independent record label Sub Pop in 1989. Their sound relied on dynamic contrasts, often between quiet verses and loud, heavy choruses. After signing to the major label DGC Records in 1990, Nirvana found unexpected success with "Smells Like Teen Spirit", the first single from its landmark second album, Nevermind (1991). A cultural phenomenon of the 1990s, Nevermind was certified thirteen-times platinum in the US and is credited with ending the popularity of hair metal.
Characterized by a punk aesthetic, Nirvana's fusion of pop melodies with noise, combined with its themes of abjection and social alienation, brought them global popularity. Following extensive touring and the 1992 compilation album Incesticide and EP Hormoaning, the band released its highly anticipated third studio album, In Utero (1993). The album topped both the US and UK album charts, and was acclaimed by critics. However, in April 1994, Nirvana disbanded following Cobain's suicide. Further releases have been overseen by Novoselic, Grohl, and Cobain's widow, Courtney Love. The live album MTV Unplugged in New York (1994) won Best Alternative Music Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards.
Nirvana is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold 60 million units in the US alone according to the RIAA. During its three years as a mainstream act, Nirvana received an American Music Award, Brit Award, and Grammy Award, as well as seven MTV Video Music Awards and two NME Awards. The band achieved five number-one hits on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and four number-one albums on the Billboard 200. In 2010, Rolling Stone ranked Nirvana 30th on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, their first year of eligibility. In 2023, they received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2026, they received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award by MTV.

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Heard on the radio

All Apologies In Utero (20th Anniversary Edition)
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Come As You Are Nevermind
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Dumb In Utero (20th Anniversary Edition)
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Heart-Shaped Box In Utero (20th Anniversary Edition)
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In Bloom Nevermind
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Rape Me In Utero (20th Anniversary Edition)
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The Man Who Sold The World MTV Unplugged In New York (Live Acoustic)
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Members

Aaron Burckhard 1987–1987 · original member · former drums (drum set)
Dale Crover 1987–1988, 1990–1990 · former drums (drum set)
Kurt Cobain 1987–1994 · original member · former lead vocals, background vocals, guitar
Krist Novoselic 1987–1994 · original member · former accordion, other vocals, bass guitar
Dave Foster 1988–1988 · former drums (drum set)
Chad Channing 1988–1990 · former drums (drum set)
Jason Everman 1989–1989 · former background vocals, guitar
Dan Peters 1990–1990 · former drums (drum set)
Dave Grohl 1990–1994 · former background vocals, drums (drum set)