Nirvana: A history in pictures
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Dave Grohl performs during the "In Memoriam" tribute at the Oscars on February 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Dave Grohl of Nirvana plays drums at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the group on April, 10, 2014 in New York.
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Dave Grohl of Nirava speaks at the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for the group on April, 10, 2014 in New York.
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Dave Grohl, left, a former member of Nirvana and director of the documentary film "Sound City," shares a laugh with music producer Butch Vig at the premiere of the film on January 31, 2013 in Los Angeles. Vig produced Nirvana's 1991 album "Nevermind."
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Krist Novoselic, left, and Dave Grohl, center, former members of the band iIrvana, pose with Butch Vig, producer of the band's landmark 1991 album "Nevermind," on September. 6, 2011, in Los Angeles. A 20th anniversary edition of the album was released that year.
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A pedestrian carries a skateboard past a mural of the cover the Nirvana box set "With the Lights Out," on the wall of a record store in Seattle on November 23, 2004. After being delayed for several years by legal wrangling, the long-awaited box set, containing three CDs and a DVD, was finally released. Shown on the mural are, from left, band members Dave Grohl, Kurt Corbain, and Krist Novoselic. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain, group shot, recording in Hilversum Studios.
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The 20th anniversary of "Nevermind," on Sept. 24, 2011.
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"NIRVANA" is released, on Oct. 29, 2002.
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Kurt Cobain performs on MTV "Unplugged" in Manhattan Nov. 1, 1994.
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Kurt Cobain is found dead, April 1994.
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Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in Manhattan on Nov. 11, 1993.
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Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in Manhattan on Nov. 11, 1993.
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Grunge rockers Nirvana pose after receiving an award for best alternative video for "In Bloom" at the 10th annual MTV Video Music Awards on September 2, 1993 in Universal City, California. Members from left are, Chris Novoselic, Dave Grohl, and Kurt Cobain. Man at right is not a member of the band and is unidentified.
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Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in Manhattan on Nov. 11, 1993.
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Kurt Cobain performing with Nirvana on MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in Manhattan on Nov. 18, 1993.
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Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in Manhattan on Nov. 18, 1993.
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Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl of Nirvana during MTV Live and Loud: Nirvana Performs Live, in December 1993 at Pier 28 in Seattle, Washington,
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Musician Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love and daughter Frances Bean Cobain attend 10th annual MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 2, 1993 at the Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California.
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Kurt Cobain marries Courtney Love, on Feb. 24, 1992.
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Kurt Cobain becomes a father, on Aug. 18, 1992.
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Kurt Cobain accepts award at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Kurt Cobain performing at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 9, 1992.
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"Nevermind" hits No. 1 on Jan. 11, 1992.
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Kurt Cobain performing at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 9, 1992.
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Kurt Cobain accepts his award at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.
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"Nevermind" is released on Sept. 24, 1991.
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Nirvana releases "Bleach" on June 15, 1989.
