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Nirvana Receives Video Vanguard Award at 2026 VMAs
Nirvana’s surviving members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear appeared at the 2026 MTV VMAs and accepted the Video Vanguard Award.
Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear appeared onstage at the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27, where Nirvana received the Video Vanguard Award. The ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The award celebrates Nirvana’s impact on music and culture.
Novoselic recalled Nirvana’s first appearance at the VMAs in 1992 and said the group performed Lithium live that night. He also said receiving the award brought back memories of making Nirvana’s music videos.
Novoselic said Nirvana’s music and aesthetic became important to many people. He also said the band continues to resonate because of people seeking authenticity.
Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in VMAs history after receiving the Artist Director Honors award, bringing her career total at the VMAs to 33.
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