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Nirvana Quotes

Fan memories of the band Nirvana and its 90s legacy.

These Nirvana quotes come from fans recalling the band's music as a formative part of growing up in the 1990s. One speaker specifically names the 'MTV Unplugged in New York' album as their first ever purchase.

I seriously do not think Nirvana is grunge.

Quotes by Adam Jones

The first album that I bought was the Nirvana 'MTV Unplugged in New York' album.

Quotes by Tove Lo

I'm a huge Nirvana fan.

Quotes by Nat Wolff

There's no glamour in Nirvana, no glamour at all, in fact.

Quotes by Michael Azerrad

Emotion Quotes

Obviously, for Geffen, if it wasn't for us, it's quite possible that bands like Nirvana or Beck would not be on the label.

Quotes by Lee Ranaldo

I can't remember the last time I looked at a Nirvana web site.

Quotes by Krist Novoselic

I grew up in the '90s, and I loved Nirvana.

Quotes by Josh Trank

When I heard Nirvana, it changed my life.

Quotes by Joel Madden

Nirvana was a band that led you somewhere, as opposed to all the grunge bands that began and ended with themselves.

Quotes by Jens Lekman

Peace Quotes

Shiva Nirvana's dedication and patience are adorable.

Quotes by Gopi Sundar

I've spent a lot of time in the United States and I'm not under any illusions that it's a crime-free nirvana. I'm well aware it has plenty of problems, though they seem to be associated with particular areas.

Quotes by Gary Numan

I don't really like Nirvana that much.

Quotes by Frances Bean Cobain

Nirvana was huge, but it didn't appeal to everyone.

Quotes by Eddie Van Halen

I stopped doing drugs when I was 20. I was finished with drugs before Nirvana even started.

Quotes by Dave Grohl

Release Quotes

From the time that 'Nevermind' came out in September of 1991 to the time that Nirvana was over, it was really just a few years, and a lot happened in those few years.

Quotes by Dave Grohl

I didn't hate Nirvana. That was more of a media-constructed this-versus-that thing.

Quotes by Bret Michaels

Your mind is nirvana.

Quotes by Bodhidharma

'Nevermind' by Nirvana. That was a big one for me.

Quotes by Benji Madden

In the '90s, it was cool to just like R&B. But I liked Nirvana and stuff, too.

Quotes by Autre Ne Veut

Spirituality Quotes

I like the guitar-driven music of Nirvana at its peak. At that point, I thought there was a lot of really exciting music coming out.

Quotes by Al Yankovic

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Nirvana quotes focus on?
They focus on personal fan memories of the band Nirvana, including a first album purchase and growing up loving their music during the 1990s.
Why do people search for Nirvana quotes?
Nirvana remains a landmark band from the grunge era, so fans and researchers of 90s music culture often look for firsthand statements about the group's impact.
Is there a quote naming a specific Nirvana album?
Yes, one quote names 'MTV Unplugged in New York' as the very first album the speaker ever bought, tying it to a personal milestone.
Does any quote describe growing up during Nirvana's peak years?
Yes, one speaker says they grew up in the 90s and loved Nirvana, connecting the band directly to that decade's identity.
Is there a quote that pushes back on glamorizing Nirvana?
One quote insists the band carried no glamour whatsoever, flatly rejecting any romanticized image people might have attached to Nirvana's rise.

A closing quote pushes back on the idea of glamour surrounding the band, insisting there was none at all. Related reflections on Emotion and music continue in that collection.