"Lithium" is a song by the American rock band Nirvana, written by vocalist and guitarist Kurt Cobain. It appears as the fifth track on the band's second album, Nevermind, released by DGC Records in September 1991.
UK picture sleeve, with sonogram of Frances Bean Cobain
Nirvana performing "Lithium" at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.
The music video for "Lithium" draws largely on footage from the band's October 31, 1991 performance at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle. The full performance has since been released on video and as an album.
Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Founded by lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic, the band went through a succession of drummers, most notably Chad Channing, before recruiting Dave Grohl in 1990. Nirvana's success popularized alternative rock, and they were often referenced as the figurehead band of Generation X. Despite a short mainstream career spanning only three years, their music maintains a popular following and continues to influence modern rock culture.
Nirvana performing live at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards. Kurt Cobain is in the foreground and Krist Novoselic is in the background.
Grohl performing with Scream in 1989
Announcement from the band encouraging people to participate in the making of the music video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Nirvana added an extra guitarist, Pat Smear, for the In Utero tour.