noun. A financial award given by an employer in recognition of exceptionally good work; (also) a financial award given by a body or institution, frequently as a prize in a competition, to reward excellence in a particular field.1960s; earliest use found in The New York Times. financial award given by an employer in recognition of exceptionally good work; (also) a financial award given by a body or institution, frequently as a prize in a competition, to reward excellence in a particular field. 1960s; earliest use found in The New York Times.
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990.
For the surname, see Cobain (surname). Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 â April 5, 1994) was an American musician, artist, songwriter, guitarist and poet. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, Cobain formed the band Nirvana with Krist Novoselic in 1987 and established it as part of the Seattle music scene and grunge genre.