#26 – Nirvana

Founded by lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic, Nirvana contributed significantly to what gave Seattle its title as a grunge music city. They were known for creating simple music that made an impact and were extremely influential in the 1990s. 

While Nirvana disbanded after Cobain’s tragic and mysterious death in 1994, Nirvana is one of the best-selling bands of all time. Former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl went onto to create another famous band, Foo Fighters, who appear later on this list.