25 years ago SNL was introduced to Grunge!

And it wasn’t just any band that introduced grunge…it was Nirvana! The same week Nirvana performed at SNL‘s Studio 8H, Nevermind dethroned Michael Jackson’s Dangerous from its Number One incumbency atop the Billboard 200. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” would peak a few weeks later at Number Six on the Hot 100 following the SNL visit.  The band performed two songs “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Territorial Pissings,” The second song ended with the band’s trademark penchant for destroying all the instruments and gear onstage. SNL producers were aware of  Nirvana’s destructive trends and, after “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” swapped out the amps with cheaper models, which Cobain maniacally punctured with the head of his guitar. Check out the video below and take note future rock stars…this is how to end a show!