Certainly the band Nirvana made history in the rock world, so see interesting facts about the Nirvana band.
However, with powerful lyrics, his songs marked generations, including “Come as You Are”, “About a Girl”, “Smells Like Teen Sprit” among others.
However, their songs remain on the playlists of many fans who remember the band's success.
Furthermore, below we list some interesting facts about the Nirvana band, follow along.
How did Kurt Cobain and Krist meet?
Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic met in high school.
However, Dave Grohl joined Nirvana shortly before the recording of “Nevermind”. Previously there were five or six drummers in the band.
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Release of the first single
The group's first single, “Love Buzz,” was released in November 1988 on Seattle-based independent record label Sub Pop. The following month, the band began recording their debut album “Bleach”.
About “Smells Teen Spirit”
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” is considered one of the 20 best instrumentalists in history.
“Nevermind” cover controversy
Did you know that the famous guy on the cover of “Nevermind” was supposed to be a girl? Photographer Kirk Weddle took two photos, one with a boy and one with a little girl, and preferred the photo he took of the little girl.
However, the group's record company insisted on choosing a boy.
Song “Polly”
The song “Polly” was written in memory of a 14-year-old girl who was kidnapped, tortured and sexually abused in 1987 in Tacoma, Washington.
Kurt declined the invitation
Kurt didn't like Guns N' Roses and turned down an invitation to open for the band.
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Success of “Nevermind”
“Nevermind” sold 11 million photocopies in the United States of America and 30 million worldwide.
However, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was the only single to reach the top 10 on the Hot 100 Singles chart.
Creating the back cover
The collage on the back cover of the In Utero album was created by Kurt in his dining room.
Fight during a party
The group fought over food at the “Nevermind” album release party and ended up being kicked out of the party.
Nirvana and Slayer
After finishing recording the album, the record company suggested some names to mix the material.
Among them were Scott Litt, who worked with REM, and Ed Stasium, who worked with the Ramones.
However, Cobain hired Andy Wallace, who co-produced Slayer's Seasons, on the Abyss album. The band wanted the record to sound strong.
How the band managed to attract fans to “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
For the video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” the band didn't have enough money to pay the extra money.
So, the director had the idea of going to a band show to attract fans. The idea was a success and 300 people agreed to participate in the clip without winning anything.
When did Nirvana end?
Nirvana officially ended after Cobain's death on April 5, 1994. After the band broke up, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic continued their musical careers.
