Nirvana

Captured by legendary photographer Kevin Estrada on August 17, 1991 at GMT Studios on Culver City, CA Notes from the artist: Nirvana was in town to shoot the Smells Like Teen Spirit music video for the Nevermind album that was  set to be released in a little over a month.  Since they were in town, they decided to play a show at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood a few nights prior – this show is considered to possibly be the greatest show they ever played.  I had become friends with the band during the Bleach Tour and my camera and I were always at their shows.  Kurt and Krist really wanted to make sure I came to the video shoot and wanted me to bring some of my friends – the funny thing is, I think they were a bit worried no one was going to show up.  When my friends and I arrived that morning, Kurt had saved a prime spot for us – right in the center of the bleachers, guaranteeing us a spot in the video. After a few hours of shooting, it was lunchtime.  We all went outside to see what wa