As tragic as it is Nickelback don't make it through and set new lows.
Nominated by
Conan, funnily enough next up is..
Nirvana
One of (if not THE) most popular band of the 90's, Nirvana initially came into the world amongst the mud and muck of the Seattle grunge scene. The world knew Nirvana's name after the critically an commercially successful
Nevermind was released, a popular fusion of Punk, Grunge and Pop shimmer.
Nirvana was a popular success, but instead of stick to the formula they challenged their audience with the great album In Utero, in an artistic blend of previous influences and new expirmental directions.
Nirvana should be nominated because they continue to be a success some 15 years after frontman Kurt Cobain's death. In Utero and the Posthumous "MTV Unplugged" continue sell well and to make critics lists.
Nevermind was also selected by the Library of Congress as historically significant, and was added to the National Recording Registry.