Nirvana Research Paper

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4/27/13 Nirvana: A Quest for The Hall of Fame When it comes to an album that defined, shaped, and aspired a whole generation there’s few that come close to Nirvana’s 1991 Nevermind album. With the release of just one single, Nirvana not only murder the popular glam rock scene but gave birth to a new genre known as grunge/alternative. The Nevermind album has not only sold over 10 million copies alone in the United States, but it has also gone on to sell over 30 million copies worldwide. Spite these tremendous feats; Nirvana still remains unrecognized as a band, inspiration, and hieroglyph of a whole generation. As of 6/15/2013 Nirvana will technically be eligible to be inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame. If chosen Nirvana will finally be able to be fully recognized for their genius and contributions towards rock n roll. When Nevermind was realize in the fall of…show more content…
All the glitz, flash, and glamor that was becoming the blueprint for all rock bands in that decade was being replace with a more realer down to earth style that was more relatable with the current generation. That I need a ballet to sell albums theory was being burn, smash, and buried as Nirvana quickly rose to fame with a grungier in your face style. Nirvana was also was making music as a way to express their creativeness instead of a get rich quick lets wright a meaningless song scheme; which allowed them to stand out amongst a generation full of fakes. Merely a year into the 90’s, the epic songs of Nevermind became the lasting impression of rock during the decade. If it was for the unexpected death of Kurt, I truly believe Nirvana would still be a major force today in Rock and Roll. Ultimately, everyone might not be a Nirvana fan, however, one can’t denied that Nevermind and all of Nirvana’s other discography created a lasting impression on the face of rock and needs to be

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