Nirvana

Genre
Grunge, Alternative Rock

Members
Kurt Cobain (Vocals, guitars)
Krist Novoselic (Bass)
Dave Grohl (Drums)

Notable Songs
1. Smells Like Teen Spirit
2. Come As You Are
3. The Man Who Sold The World
4. Heart Shaped Box
5. In Bloom

Introduction

Nirvana was formed by the vocalist and guitarist Kurt Cobain with the bassist Krist Novoselic in 1987. After going to various changes with their drummers, they finally settled with Dave Grohl in 1990 and band achieved massive success with that line up. They disbanded in 1994 when Kurt Cobain dies mysteriously at the Young Age of 27. Their discography includes: 3 studio albums, 21 singles, 3 live albums, 2 extended plays, 4 compilations and 2 box sets. Selling over 50 million copies worldwide.

Fun Facts

• Kurt Cobain died at the age of 27 joining the Famous 27 club. There are 43 musicians who died at the age of 27. Most of them dying mysteriously.
• There are 2 theories on Kurt Cobain's death. One says: He committed a suicide with a shotgun and one says his wife Courtney Love got him murdered.
• Kurt Cobain had imaginary friends since his childhood. Best friend being "Boddah"
• Kurt Cobain was a bronchitis patient.
• Dave Grohl, after the death of Kurt Cobain formed a band called 'Foo Fighters' where he started playing Guitars and doing Vocals. Their first album "In Your Honor" was dedicated to Kurt Cobain.
• Their unplugged concert with MTV is considered as one of the best unplugged sets ever.
• Unreleased single 'You know you're right' is considered as one of the suicide notes of Kurt Cobain.
• Many people committed suicide because of the death of Kurt Cobain.

Quotes

• I'd rather be hated for who I am than being loved for who I am not. - Kurt Cobain
• Friends are nothing but known enemies. - Kurt Cobain
• Wanting to be someone is a waste of a person you are. - Kurt Cobain
• I always knew I was a good singer, but never dared to tell this to Kurt. - Dave Grohl
• It's better to burn out than to fade away. - Kurt Cobain

My Opinion

Nirvana lasted for a short span of time but created an impact that would last for ages to come. Beautiful compositions, outstanding lyrics and the passion in their music makes them one of the greatest bands in the history of rock. Kurt Cobain, even when suffering from bronchitis, did brilliant vocals and wrote some beautiful songs. With the end of Nirvana, grunge music died as well. Bands playing similar genre are termed as 'Post Grunge' now. Dave Grohl's drumming kicked ass as well. To sum it up, Nirvana were a great band that didn't play for long but blessed generations to come with what they composed.

(L-R) Dave Grohl, Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic