The other grunge band Kurt Cobain wanted nothing to do with: “I feel a duty to warn the kids”Success was always going to be a double-edged sword for Kurt Cobain from the minute that Nirvana broke out in 1991. Nevermind was destined to be a classic when ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ took over the airwaves, but Cobain wasn’t ready to have that much success that quickly. Granted, it’s not like anyone ever had a proper description of what “grunge” music actually sounds like. But since Pearl Jam was a newcomer, there were bound to be some strange looks from Cobain. They’re jumping on the alternative bandwagon.”Even if Pearl Jam were far from a corporate outfit, it’s not hard to see why Cobain had a problem with them.