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How Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Became An Anthem

Kurt Cobain performs with Nirvana at a taping of the television program 'MTV Unplugged' in New York City, Novemeber 18, 1993. Frank Micelotta/Getty Images hide caption

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How Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Became An Anthem

Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," the lead single off its seminal album Nevermind, heralded the dominance of grunge over the music of the time.

How Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Became An Anthem

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