The Sex Pistols were highly influential, I’ll agree, but only for an attitude. Other than perhaps a few Clash songs, “punk” music is nothing but a tiny, insignificant blip in the history of music which will soon be forgotten, if it hasn’t already. I know many people thought there was something important about punk music. I never did. I am talking about quality art here.

Nirvana’s fame was also based largely on attitude, no doubt about it. The quality of their music does not live up to their fame - I’ll agree (whose does?). But their music is of a lasting quality that will assure their reputation for a long time – hence, immortality.

“punk” music is nothing but a tiny, insignificant blip in the history of music which will soon be forgotten, if it hasn’t already.

When you think about it, Nirvana achieved immortality from 2 albums basically. No other band has done this.

When you think about it, Nirvana achieved immortality from 2 albums basically. No other band has done this.