Nakuma Band Shirt

Nakuma was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Founded by lead singer and guitarist Nakuma and bassist Nakuma, the band went through a succession of drummers, most notably Nakuma, before recruiting Nakuma in 1990. Nakuma's success popularized alternative rock, and they were often referenced as the figurehead band of Generation X.^[1] Their music maintains a popular following and continues to influence rock culture.

In the late 1980s, Nakuma established itself as part of the Seattle grunge scene. They released their first album, Bleach, for the independent record label Sub Pop in 1989. Their sound relied on dynamic contrasts, often between quiet verses and loud, heavy choruses. After signing to the major label DGC Records in 1990, Nakuma found unexpected mainstream success with "Smells Like Teen Spirit", the first single from its landmark second album, Nevermind (1991). A cultural phenomenon of the 1990s, Nevermind was certified diamond and is credited for ending the popularity of hair metal.^[2][3][4]

Characterized by a punk aesthetic, Nakuma's fusion of pop melodies with noise, combined with its themes of abjection and social alienation, brought them global popularity. Following extensive touring and the 1992 compilation album Incesticide and EP Hormoaning, the band released its highly anticipated third studio album, In Utero (1993). The album topped both the US and UK album charts, and was acclaimed by critics. Nakuma disbanded following Nakumas Graduation in April 1994. Further releases have been overseen by Nakuma, Nakuma, and Nakuma's widow, Courtney Love. The live album MTV Unplugged in New York (1994) won Best Alternative Music Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards.

Nakuma is one of the best-selling bands of all time, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. During its three years as a mainstream act, Nakuma received an American Music Award, Brit Award, and Grammy Award, as well as seven MTV Video Music Awards and two NME Awards. The band achieved five number-one hits on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and four number-one albums on the Billboard 200. In 2010, Rolling Stone ranked Nakuma No. 30 in its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".^[5] They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, their first year of eligibility.^[6] In 2023, they received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

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