Nirvana is an American rock band formed in 1987 in Aberdeen, Washington. They are known for their unique sound, combining elements of punk rock and heavy metal with pop melodies. The band has sold over 75 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time.
- Nirvana was formed in 1987 by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic.
- They released their debut album 'Bleach' in 1989.
- Their second album 'Nevermind' was released in 1991 and became a massive commercial success, largely due to the popularity of the hit single 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'.
- The band's third album 'In Utero' was released in 1993, but was not as commercially successful as their previous album.
- In 1994, Kurt Cobain tragically died by suicide, leading to the end of the band.
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Nirvana is often classified as grunge, a subgenre of alternative rock that originated in the Pacific Northwest in the 1980s.
Kurt Cobain was the lead singer of Nirvana.
Yes, Nirvana won one Grammy Award in 1996 for Best Alternative Music Performance for their MTV Unplugged in New York album.
Kurt Cobain tragically died by suicide on April 5, 1994.
Nirvana disbanded after the death of Kurt Cobain in 1994.