Band

Nirvana

Nirvana is a sludge metal band from United States, active 1987 to 1994. 13 releases and 9 musicians in the catalog.

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Facts

Genre: Sludge Metal
Parent genre: Doom Metal
Origin: Aberdeen, United States
Formed: 1987
Disbanded: 1994
Releases: 13

Biography

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.

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Genres

Former members

Musician	Instruments	Years
Dale Crover	Drums (drum set)	1987 to 1990
Dave Grohl	Background vocals, Drums (drum set)	1990 to 1994
Jason Everman	Background vocals, Guitar	1989 to 1989
Dan Peters	Drums (drum set)	1990 to 1990
Krist Novoselic	Other vocals, Accordion, Bass guitar	1987 to 1994
Aaron Burckhard	Drums (drum set)	1987 to 1987
Chad Channing	Drums (drum set)	1988 to 1990
Dave Foster	Drums (drum set)	1988 to 1988
Kurt Cobain	Lead vocals, Background vocals, Guitar	1987 to 1994

Albums

Other releases

EPs, demos, live records and compilations.

Related bands

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