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| “ | Come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be | ” |
–Nirvana - Come as You Are | ||
| Nirvana | |
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 Nirvana in the late 1990s From left to right: Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Aberdeen, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Grunge • punk rock • alternative rock • hard rock |
| Years active | 1987-1994; 1998-2007; 2011-2015 |
| Labels | Sub Pop • DGC |
| Website | nirvana.com |
| Past members | |
| Kurt Cobain Krist Novoselic Dave Grohl Pat Smear Chad Channing | |
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, and then recruited Dave Grohl in 1990. Nirvana's success popularized alternative rock, and they were often referenced as the figurehead band of Generation X. Their music maintains a popular following and continues to influence modern rock culture.
In the late 1980s, Nirvana established itself as part of the Seattle grunge scene, releasing its first album, Bleach, for the independent record label Sub Pop in 1989. They developed a sound that relied on dynamic contrasts, often between quiet verses and loud, heavy choruses. After signing to major label DGC Records in 1991, Nirvana found unexpected mainstream success with "Smells Like Teen Spirit", the first single from their landmark second album Nevermind (1991). A cultural phenomenon of the 1990s, Nevermind was certified Diamond by the RIAA and is credited for ending the dominance of hair metal.
Characterized by their punk aesthetic, Nirvana's fusion of pop melodies with noise, combined with their themes of abjection and social alienation, brought them global popularity. Following extensive tours and the 1992 compilation album Incesticide and EP Hormoaning, the band released their highly anticipated third studio album, In Utero (1993). The album topped both the US and UK album charts, and was acclaimed by critics. The band went on a four year hiatus following Cobain's suicide attempt in April 1994. Further releases have been overseen by Novoselic, Grohl, and Cobain's former wife, Courtney Love. The live album MTV Unplugged in New York (1994) won Best Alternative Music Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards.
The band made a comeback in 1998 with the release of their fourth studio album, Christ Abort (1999). The album saw a departure from the band's trademark heavy grunge sound, instead incorporating elements of a alternative rock and hard rock sounds. [UNDER PROGRESS]
Nirvana is one of the best-selling bands of all time, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. During their 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. They achieved more than five number-one hits on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and four number-one albums on the Billboard 200. In 2004, Rolling Stone named Nirvana among the 100 greatest artists of all time. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility in 2014, shortly before the group retired in 2015.
History[]
1987–1988: Formation and early years[]
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1988–1990: Early releases[]
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1991–1992: Nevermind and mainstream breakthrough[]
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1993: In Utero[]
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Discography[]
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