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Nirvana Accepts Video Vanguard Award Without Performance
Nirvana's surviving members win MTV's Video Vanguard Award without performing.
In brief
Nirvana's surviving members win MTV's Video Vanguard Award without performing. Nirvana's surviving members accepted MTV's Video Vanguard Award on the 34th anniversary of their 1992 performance without performing. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Nirvana Wins Video Vanguard Award
Public Enemy's Chuck D presented Nirvana's surviving members with MTV's Video Vanguard Award on Sunday.
“I don't think there's ever been a band exactly like Nirvana”
Only Novoselic Spoke at Ceremony
Only Krist Novoselic spoke, and there was no performance at the award ceremony.
“This award brings back so many memories of making those videos”
Kurt Cobain's Legacy
Novoselic said the award honors Kurt Cobain's vision for authenticity and uncompromising art.
“Kurt was one of one... Nirvana continues to resonate so deeply because people are still hungry for authenticity”
34th Anniversary of Lithium Performance
MTV announced the award on the 34th anniversary of Nirvana's 1992 performance of 'Lithium' at the VMAs.
“MTV announced the band was receiving the award on the 34th anniversary of Nirvana's unforgettable performance of Nevermind's 'Lithium'”
Nirvana Filmed Seven Videos
Nirvana filmed seven music videos before Kurt Cobain's 1994 death, including 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' and 'Come as You Are'.
“Nirvana filmed seven music videos, including memorable clips for 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', 'Come as You Are', 'In Bloom', and 'Heart-Shaped Box'”
Surviving Members Reunite Since 1994
The surviving members have played together since 1994, including a 1997 Bumbershoot performance and a 2010 secret Foo Fighters show.
“It first happened Aug. 29, 1997, when the Foo Fighters played Bumbershoot in Seattle”
The key point
Nirvana's surviving members accepted MTV's Video Vanguard Award on the 34th anniversary of their 1992 performance without performing.
