Nirvana

Oh, the excitement of the early '90s! When Nirvana hit the stage on *Tonight with Jonathan Ross* in December 1991, they were riding the momentum of their breakthrough album, *Nevermind*, released just a few months earlier in September. That record had catapulted them to fame, with tracks like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" igniting a revolution in rock music. Here they were, in London, on the cusp of international stardom, performing an electrifying version of "Territorial Pissings." Interestingly, Kurt Cobain’s last-minute arrival at the studio—just an hour before the show—has become lore among fans. It speaks to that classic artist angst, doesn’t it? The band's raw energy and spontaneity were palpable, reflecting their authentic grunge spirit. With Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl more than ready to rehearse “Lithium” in his absence, it’s a vivid reminder of the unpredictability that defined Nirvana’s essence. In that moment, they weren’t just a band; they were a cultural force that was about to change music forever.

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