Formed: 1987, Aberdeen, Washington
Members:
Kurt Cobain, vocals and guitar (born Hoquiam, Washington, 20 February 1967; died Seattle, Washington, 5 April 1994)
Krist (Chris) Novoselic, bass (born Compton, California, 10 May 1965)
Dave Grohl, drums (born Warren, Ohio, 14 January 1969).
KURT COBAIN DROPPED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL, THEN WORKED THERE AS A JANITOR.
The dancing janitor in the "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video was an inside joke for those who knew of Cobain's old job.
NIRVANA'S FIRST SINGLE WAS A COVER of "Love Buzz" by the Dutch rock band Shocking Blue.
NIRVANA'S FIRST ALBUM COST $606.17 TO MAKE.
THE ORIGINAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR "IN BLOOM" IS FROM 1990 AND SET IN NEW YORK CITY.
THE ORIGINAL "LITHIUM" VIDEO CONCEPT WAS A CARTOON.
Initially, Cobain and director Kevin Kerslake agreed on Cobain's idea for the "Lithium" video: an animated story about a girl named Prego who discovers some eggs that hatch.
THE BAND WAS THROWN OUT OF THEIR OWN RECORD RELEASE PARTY.
IN UTERO WAS INITIALLY GOING TO BE TITLED I HATE MYSELF AND I WANT TO DIE.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/philosophy-and-religion/eastern-religions/buddhism/nirvana
http://mentalfloss.com/article/57045/25-things-you-should-know-about-nirvana
