Nirvana

Seattle-based grunge band formed by Kurt Cobain that brought 1970s punk sound and sensibility into the mainstream during the early 1990s. The band's lyrics spoke to a generation of frustrated, disillusioned twentysomethings. Nirvana's recordings include Bleach (1989), Nevermind (1991) and In Utero (1993).

Kurt Cobain

Cobain's 1994 suicide caused mourning and reflection on the influence of pop stars on youth.

Krist Novoselic

Dave Grohl

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