1991 Rock Anthem Ranked Best Song of the '90s
Nirvana's 1991 classic "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was ranked No. 1 song of the '90s by Rolling Stone.
The ranking should come as a surprise to absolutely no one. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" didn't just turn Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novaselic into overnight superstars — it defined an entire generation.
Kurt Cobain Became the Voice of Generation X
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