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How Nirvana’s Breakthrough Single Changed the Face of Mainstream Music 35 Years Ago

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Thirty-five years ago, the release of Nirvana's landmark single 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' propelled their album Nevermind to the top of the charts. This unexpected triumph forever transformed the music industry by opening the doors of mainstream culture to alternative rock.
Thirty-five years ago, the release of Nirvana’s landmark single ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ propelled their album Nevermind to the top of the charts. This unexpected triumph forever transformed the music industry by opening the doors of mainstream culture to alternative rock.