In 1986 the group Nirvana was formed with Cobain on vocals and guitar, Krist Novaselic on bass guitar, and various drummers.Their first album, Bleach, was released in 1989.

• 1990年以前，“涅磐”分别在全美、全欧及北美西海岸成功的做了数次巡演，亿万的摇滚乐迷又多了一个为之疯狂的偶像。