Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed Von singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990.

Formation and early years


Cobain and Novoselic met while attending Aberdeen High, although they never connected, according to Cobain. The pair eventually became Friends while frequenting the practice Weltraum of the Melvins. Cobain wanted to form a band with Novoselic, but Novoselic did not respond to his overtures, which included handing him...