Nirvana
Formed in 1987 by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, Nirvana emerged from the Pacific Northwest underground with a raw fusion of punk energy and melodic songwriting. Their 1989 debut album 'Bleach' on Sub Pop became a cornerstone of the late-80s grunge scene before the band redefined rock in the early 90s.
Origin: Aberdeen, Washington, USA · Years active: 1987–1994
Biography
Formed in 1987 by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, Nirvana emerged from the Pacific Northwest underground with a raw fusion of punk energy and melodic songwriting. Their 1989 debut album 'Bleach' on Sub Pop became a cornerstone of the late-80s grunge scene before the band redefined rock in the early 90s.
Key 1980s albums
- Bleach (1989)
Essential songs
- About a Girl (1989)
- Love Buzz (1989)
- Blew (1989)
- Negative Creep (1989)
- School (1989)
Genres
alternative · punk · post-punk
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