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Former Nirvana Drummer Chad Channing Recalled ‘Losing Inspiration’ Before Being Fired From the Band
Nirvana drummer Chad Channing played on the band’s debut studio album, ‘Bleach’, but was fired by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic soon after.
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Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc Nirvana Responds to Their Most Controversial, Misunderstood Song in 1993 Interview
Kurt Cobain explained Nirvana’s controversial song ‘Rape Me’ as a bold and obvious way to make their anti-rape stance known.
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Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc 4 of the Best Nirvana Songs That Aren’t the Obvious Picks
If you have never sat down and listened to Nirvana’s song “Endless, Nameless” from their second album, ‘Nevermind’, it’s time to fix that.
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By: Kevin Estrada/Shutterstock On This Day in 1988, Nirvana Started Recording the Aptly Named Album Kurt Cobain Paid for by Cleaning Toilets
Nirvana started recording ‘Bleach’ on Christmas Eve 1988, an aptly named title considering how Kurt Cobain got the money to record.
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Photo by Frank Micelotta. On This Day in 1993, Nirvana’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ Airs, Eventually Becoming One of Their Most Iconic Live Albums
Nirvana’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ performance seemed like a new direction for the band, but it ultimately became linked with Kurt Cobain’s death.
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By: Kevin Estrada/Shutterstock When Nirvana Got Famous, Kurt Cobain Spent His ‘Rock Star Money’ on Some Very Bizarre Items
After Nirvana hit the big time, Kurt Cobain spent a lot of money on items from a medical supply store, like “fetuses and anatomy men.”
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Goedefroit Music/Getty Images Why Nirvana’s 1991 Top of the Pops Performance Sounded so Different (And Who Kurt Cobain Was Actually Imitating)
In November 1991, Nirvana gave an offbeat performance on the BBC’s ‘Top of the Pops’ in protest of lip-synching rules.
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Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns Dave Grohl on Which Nirvana Album Was the ‘Uncomfortable Soundtrack’ to Their Rise to Fame
Nirvana’s third album, ‘In Utero’, came out in 1993 and, according to drummer Dave Grohl, was formative in their transition to rock stars.
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FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 28: John Mayer performs onstage for day two of the 2025 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm on September 28, 2025 in Franklin, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival) WATCH: John Mayer Covers Hudson Freeman and His Viral ‘Country Nirvana’ Tune
Brooklyn-based indie-folk singer Hudson Freeman’s song “If You Know Me” caught such a viral popularity that even John Mayer covered it.
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(Photo by Paul Bergen/Redferns) 4 Grunge Bands Who Deserve Just as Much Credit as Nirvana
For my money, it’s tough to argue against the reality that Alice in Chains had as much of an impact on music as Nirvana.
