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NirvanaFormed in 1997, Nirvana included singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain, drummer Dave Grohl and bassist Krist Novoselic. They were considered one of the significant bands to popularize alternative rock and were a major part of the Seattle grunge scene of the late 1980’s. In 1991, they released the seminal album Nevermind to great critical and commercial success and it’s credited with having ended the hair metal movement.
The song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and its accompanying video achieved worldwide popularity and the album rose to #1 on the US charts in early 1992. It eventually sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The band’s third album, In Utero, was released in 1993 to mixed reviews. Despite this, it rose to the top of the British and US charts. Later that year, they filmed an unconventional concert for the MTV series Unplugged by deciding not to play their most well known songs. The album would become one of the most popular in the series, reaching #1 and earning a Grammy.
In 1994, they started a tour, but Cobain’s heroin addiction would get in the way and the tour was canceled. Cobain entered a rehab facility which he left after a week. One week later, he was found dead in his home due to suicide from a self inflicted gun wound. Sales of their albums grew dramatically after Cobain’s death and a public vigil was held in Seattle. The remaining members disbanded and Grohl would go on to form Foo Fighters, which became one of the most popular rock bands.
The song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and its accompanying video achieved worldwide popularity and the album rose to #1 on the US charts in early 1992. It eventually sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The band’s third album, In Utero, was released in 1993 to mixed reviews. Despite this, it rose to the top of the British and US charts. Later that year, they filmed an unconventional concert for the MTV series Unplugged by deciding not to play their most well known songs. The album would become one of the most popular in the series, reaching #1 and earning a Grammy.
In 1994, they started a tour, but Cobain’s heroin addiction would get in the way and the tour was canceled. Cobain entered a rehab facility which he left after a week. One week later, he was found dead in his home due to suicide from a self inflicted gun wound. Sales of their albums grew dramatically after Cobain’s death and a public vigil was held in Seattle. The remaining members disbanded and Grohl would go on to form Foo Fighters, which became one of the most popular rock bands.
EaglesThe Eagles are an iconic American country rock band formed in 1971 in Los Angeles, CA. Founding members include Glenn Frey (guitars, vocals), Don Henley (drums, vocals), Bernie Leadon (guitars, vocals), and Randy Meisner (bass guitar, vocals). Future well known members would include Joe Walsh and Don Felder. Over the years, they’ve had 5 number one singles and 6 number one albums. Awards include 6 Grammys and 5 American Music Awards.
They debuted with the album Eagles in 1972 which spawned their first hits “Take It Easy” and “Witchy Woman”, both of which cracked the top 20. Their next few album releases produced top 40 hits including “Desperado”, “Already Gone” and “Best of My Love”, which hit #1 in both the US and Canada. Released in 1976, Greatest Hits would go on to become the best selling album in the US with sales of 38 million. Later that year, they released the iconic album Hotel California, which is the third best selling album ever with 26 million in sales. It features the rock classic “Hotel California” along with “New Kid In Town”, both of which reached #1 on the charts. T
They would continue through the 70’s with several more hit songs and broke up in 1980. They reunited in 1994 for a new album release, as well as several other albums sporadically through the early 2000’s. They have sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands and have been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
They debuted with the album Eagles in 1972 which spawned their first hits “Take It Easy” and “Witchy Woman”, both of which cracked the top 20. Their next few album releases produced top 40 hits including “Desperado”, “Already Gone” and “Best of My Love”, which hit #1 in both the US and Canada. Released in 1976, Greatest Hits would go on to become the best selling album in the US with sales of 38 million. Later that year, they released the iconic album Hotel California, which is the third best selling album ever with 26 million in sales. It features the rock classic “Hotel California” along with “New Kid In Town”, both of which reached #1 on the charts. T
They would continue through the 70’s with several more hit songs and broke up in 1980. They reunited in 1994 for a new album release, as well as several other albums sporadically through the early 2000’s. They have sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands and have been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
