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Nirvana and Chet Baker: musical gems at BAYERN 2 on October 31st!
Find out about pop history, musicians and cultural influences in the BAYERN 2 show “Lost and Found” on October 31, 2025.
Nirvana and Chet Baker: musical gems at BAYERN 2 on October 31st!
What's new in the music scene? The program “Lost and Found” will be broadcast on BAYERN 2 on October 31, 2025 at 11:03 p.m. Moderated by Michael Bartle, the music director of “Zündfunk”, today’s edition is about true pearls of pop history. A real treat for music lovers!
This episode highlights, among other things, the legendary band Nirvana, who have had a lasting impact on the music landscape with their unique mix of grunge and punk rock. Formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987 by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, Nirvana was a key player in the Seattle grunge scene in the late 1980s. Their first album, “Bleach,” was released in 1989 and laid the foundation for their later success.
Nirvana's musical legacy
The band went through several line-up changes, but with the signing of Dave Grohl in 1990 they entered a new phase. Nirvana conquered the world's stages and found their big breakthrough with the 1991 album "Nevermind" - including the hit "Smells Like Teen Spirit". This album became a cultural phenomenon, selling over 30 million copies and is known for ending the era of hair metal. Loud Wikipedia “Nevermind” was even certified platinum 13 times!
Nirvana's dynamic sound, which fluctuated between quiet verses and loud choruses, as well as the haunting lyrics, which often addressed topics such as social isolation, made them the mouthpiece of an entire generation - Generation X. Their third studio album, "In Utero", released in 1993, also set new standards and conquered the US and UK hit lists.
The tragic farewell
The sudden death of Kurt Cobain in April 1994 led to a massive increase in sales of their records and sparked renewed interest in the band. Nirvana sold over 75 million albums worldwide in the years following Cobain's death and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. In 2023, the band received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, further evidence of their lasting influence in music history.
But Nirvana was not just a band, but a cultural phenomenon that paved the way for many artists to follow. Their music will continue to inspire generations and is part of many conversations about the evolution of rock. For anyone who wants to find out more about the band is the official website nirvana.com an excellent point of contact.
Back to “Lost and Found” – the show promises not only music from Nirvana, but also interesting stories about, among others, the jazz musician Chet Baker and the comeback of the punk band Attraktiv & Preiswert. Be there and let yourself be carried away into the world of music history!