Nirvana

Nirvana represents the pinnacle of 80s musical trends. They are children of both the Germs and the Pixies, having blended their hardcore-punk roots with the American alternative movements of the 80s, identifying themselves with the grunge movement and bringing it into the mainstream. Led by the charismatic figure of Kurt Cobain, both adored and misunderstood, they gave voice to the restless youth of the 90s. With their end came that of grunge and, more generally, of rock music.