Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed in 1987 in Aberdeen, Washington. The band was founded by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic, and was known for its powerful and emotive music, as well as Cobain’s distinctive songwriting and vocal style. Nirvana released three studio albums during its career: Bleach (1989), Nevermind (1991), and In Utero (1993). The band’s breakthrough album, Nevermind, was a commercial and critical success, and helped to popularize the grunge and alternative rock genres.