Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987, which rose to prominence as a pioneer of the grunge and alternative rock scenes in the early 1990s. The core members were Kurt Cobain (vocals, guitar), Krist Novoselic (bass), and Dave Grohl (drums), who joined in 1990 after several other drummers. After a successful career, the band disbanded in 1994 following the death of Kurt Cobain dan anggota lainnya.