The 50 Best Rock Bands (Full List): Staff Picks

Our writers' picks for the very best bands since rock became a permanent part of popular music. One thing is for sure every year around the time of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies — ...

Kurt Cobain’s Last Public Performance Was Legacy-Defining Due to His Unforgettable Song Choice

In his last public appearance, Kurt Cobain chose one powerful song that turned the moment into a lasting piece of rock ...

32 Years Ago Today, Nirvana Gave a Haunting ‘Unplugged’ Performance That Changed Music Forever

Prime Video is reviving Stargate with a new streaming series that's being overseen by a longtime veteran of the cult favorite ...
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The Morbid Details of Nirvana’s ‘Unplugged’ Performance, Recorded on This Day in 1993

On 1993, Nirvana taped their MTV 'Unplugged' performance. Cobain would sadly never see the success that followed.

Nirvana Unplugged: The making of one of the greatest performances of all time

Nirvana took to the stage in New York City and recorded one of the most iconic performances of their generation.

Kurt Cobain’s most unnerving performance — and why he hated it

It was nearly a disaster, but Nirvana going acoustic for MTV ended upbeing one of the most iconic live performances ever and ...

Kurt Cobain’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Fender Mustang guitar to be sold at NYC auction — and could fetch millions

Smells like a bargain. Kurt Cobain’s guitar from the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video will be sold at a Midtown auction ...