Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987 by lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic. Drummer Dave Grohl joined the group in 1990, completing the lineup that would become synonymous with the grunge movement. The band’s debut album, Bleach (1989), was released on the independent label Sub Pop and established their raw, heavy sound. Nirvana achieved mainstream breakthrough with their second album, Nevermind (1991), driven by the unexpected global success of the single “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Nevermind topped the Billboard 200 chart and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time. Their third and final studio album, In Utero (1993), showcased a more abrasive, experimental tone and was produced by Steve Albini. Nirvana’s music combined punk energy, pop sensibility, and introspective lyrics, influencing countless artists and reshaping rock music in the early 1990s. The band toured extensively, including