NME — Drummer briefly left the band after overhearing Kurt Cobain criticise his playing more info

Topix — Anniversaries make people misty. So it's no surprise that the past two weeks have seen a torrent of awe-struck odes to the 20th birthday of a true game changer in rock history: Nirvana 's "Nevermind." Several tribute albums, peopled by stars re-inhab... more info

ContactMusic — Nevermind by Nirvana one of the most seminal rock albums of all time turns 20 today 249 with its impact still being felt keenly by musicians and fans alike a generation on Though initially considered a slow burner by the bands label Geffen - Mtv c... more info

Guardian Music — The Last Day Of Summer, ManchesterWith September traditionally drier than August in the UK, perhaps this optimistically titled rave will be just the welcome new students in Manchester need. The event is aimed at such, taking place in the city centre'... more info

Stereogum — In retrospect, it’s amazing that this wasn’t Nirvana Week on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. The show has previously hosted week-long tributes to the Rolling Stones and Bob Marley. And next week, Fallon will spend the week honoring Pink Floyd. As B... more info

KEXP Seattle — Yesterday, KEXP’s DJ Riz shared a crazy story about DJ’ing Nirvana’s infamous food fight CD release party at Rebar (read it here). Today, as we play all local and Nirvana-related music, you can read about the memories KEXP DJs and staff have re... more info

CNN Showbiz — During the days leading up to the 20th anniversary of the release of Nirvana's landmark album "Nevermind" on Saturday and the grunge album's deluxe reissue the following Tuesday, you're going to hear a lot about how "Nevermind" changed everything: ... more info

Topix — It's been 20 years since the release of Nirvana's "Nevermind." The album, which included cultural anthems like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and "Come As You Are," marked the beginning of the alt-rock movement of the 1990s and transformed drummer Dave Gr... more info

VH1 Blog — Each Friday here on the VH1 Blog, our VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown host Jim Shearer (@jimshearer on Twitter) will be sharing his Shearer’s Spotlight with us. Be sure to tune into the Top 20 Countdown tomorrow morning when it airs on VH1 at 9 a.m. ET/... more info

NME — You can see the seminal performance right here more info