10 Forgotten 60s Rock Bands Worth Rediscovering

Not to be confused with the '90s grunge kings of the same name, this English band formed in London in 1965 (and, in fact, later sued Kurt Cobain and company over their moniker, who settled out of court). Like many of the best outfits of that era, Nirvana pushed the envelope in terms of their material and their production, with classy, artistic compositions which often incorporated unusual effects.

The band lived on into the early '70s and resurfaced again in the '90s, but it is their two '60s albums, The Story Of Simon Simopath and All Of Us (or, to give the album its full title, The Existence of Chance Is Everything and Nothing While the Greatest Achievement Is the Living of Life, and so Say ALL OF US) for which the band is most fondly remembered.

Of particular note is the incredible list of producers and engineers who worked with Nirvana and who would later become noted for lending their talents to bigger acts. These include: Tony Visconti (David Bowie, U2), Chris Blackwell (Bob Marley), Jimmy Miller (Rolling Stones), Chris Thomas (The Beatles, Roxy Music) and Brian Humphries (Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd). No surprise, then, that Nirvana's recordings sound immaculate, fresh and inventive. You'll hear strong hints of The Beatles and The Beach Boys here, but Nirvana possess an original and striking sound of their own.