NirvanaPennyroyal Tea
Directed by MTV
Pennyroyal Tea is a melancholic, introspective song from “In Utero”. Though it lacks an official music video, the song is often paired with live performance…
NirvanaBlew (Live And Loud, Seattle / 1993)
The video showcases a live performance of "Blew" by Nirvana, captured during their concert at Pier 48 in Seattle for MTV's Live And Loud series.…
NirvanaRape Me
Directed by Live at the Paramount 1991
Rape Me by Nirvana is a controversial grunge anthem challenging victim-blaming and power dynamics. While no official music video was released, live performance footage captures…
NirvanaThe Money Will Roll Right In
Directed by Live at Reading 1992
Nirvana's live performance of 'The Money Will Roll Right In' at Reading Festival in 1992 captures the raw energy and spirit of the grunge era.…
NirvanaSliver
Sliver is a punky, autobiographical track with childlike lyrics and heavy distortion. The low-budget video blends gritty rehearsal footage with surreal, dollhouse-like sets—mirroring the song’s…
NirvanaSchool (Live At Reading 1992)
School live at Reading 1992 is an iconic performance of grunge defiance. The footage shows Cobain being wheeled onstage in a hospital gown before erupting…
Formed 1987 · Aberdeen, Washington, USA · alternative rock, grunge · DGC Records
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… via Wikipedia
Band Members: Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl, Dale Crover, Aaron Burckhard, Chad Channing
Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist; MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative Video; BRIT Award for International Breakthrough Act; MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative Video; MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction; MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative Video; Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album for “MTV Unplugged in New York”
Discography
Nirvana’s studio albums / EPs · 3
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In the press
4 articles about Nirvana from our favourite music publications
NME
2w ago
Watch Foo Fighters follow in Nirvana’s footsteps by covering The Vaselines’ ‘Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam’ at BottleRock
Nirvana brought the cult band's song to international attention when they played it on 1994's 'MTV Unplugged In New York' The post Watch Foo Fighters follow in Nirvana’s footsteps by covering The…
NME
2w ago
Thom Yorke on the impact of Nirvana, the Radiohead tour and his “fucking different” new solo album
"I remember when I first heard ‘Nevermind’ and I was like, ‘OK, it’s on’" The post Thom Yorke on the impact of Nirvana, the Radiohead tour and his “fucking different” new solo album appeared first on…
Loudwire
1mo ago
VOTE: Best Grunge Godfather - Nirvana vs. Pearl Jam
It's grunge's ground zero as we ask you to vote on the better grunge band between Nirvana and Pearl Jam on the 'Loudwire Nights' radio show. Continue reading…
Loudwire
1mo ago
Did Dave Grohl Just Debunk a Huge Myth About Kurt Cobain?
Dave Grohl recalled a time where Kurt Cobain told a record label executive that Nirvana wanted to 'be the biggest band in the world.' Continue reading…