These Folks Are The Greatest American Rock Bands Ever

Nirvana

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No American band defines grunge better than Nirvana. Conceived in Seattle, Nirvana consisted of Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and their string of drummers, the most popular and longest-standing of which is Dave Grohl.

After switching from independent label Sub Pop to major label DGC Records, Nirvana became a worldwide success with their hit “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” The band broke up following Cobain’s passing in 1994, but their music continues to define ’90s-era rock in a way no other band has.