Nirvana | Vibepedia

Nirvana was formed in [[seattle|Seattle]] in 1987 by [[kurt-cobain|Kurt Cobain]] and [[kryst-novoselic|Krist Novoselic]]. They are widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful bands in the history of [[alternative-rock|alternative rock]]. Nirvana's music was a fusion of [[punk|punk]], [[heavy-metal|heavy metal]], and [[indie-rock|indie rock]], and their songs often dealt with themes of [[alienation|alienation]], [[social-isolation|social isolation]], and [[personal-struggle|personal struggle]]. The band's breakthrough album, [[nevermind|Nevermind]], was released in 1991 and included the hit single [[smells-like-teen-spirit|Smells Like Teen Spirit]]. Nirvana's success was a key factor in popularizing the [[grunge|grunge]] genre and paving the way for other successful bands like [[pearl-jam|Pearl Jam]] and [[soundgarden|Soundgarden]].