Release of Nirvana's In Utero

Date: September 13, 1993 • Location: Washington, United States

Nirvana released their third and final studio album, In Utero, which went on to sell more than 15 million copies.

Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Founded by lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic, the band went through a succession of drummers, most notably Chad Channing, before recruiting Dave Grohl in 1990. Nirvana's success popularized alternative rock, and they were often referenced as the flagship band of Generation X. Their music maintains a popular following and continues to influence rock culture.