Nirvana were OK in their own way but Kurt's status as a rock icon has been way overhyped. Nirvana were lucky to be riding the crest of the grunge wave but the roots had been laid down by Husker Du and the Pixies, especially the whole quiet verse-loud chorus thing.

I quite like G n R, but face it, they were Aerosmith clones but 'Paradise City' was one of the great rock singles of the 80's.