Nirvana Day declared in Hoquiam, Washington

April 10 has officially been named Nirvana Day in Hoquiam, Washington, a town four miles from Kurt Cobain's hometown of Aberdeen. 

The city has decided to celebrate the ultra-successful and influential early '90s rock band after it was announced that the trio would enter the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in April. 

"They bring great honor, I think as I say, to our entire community. And I think that it's good Kurt Cobain lived in Hoquiam for a little while, but he and Krist Novoselic are part of our community, and I think it's good to honor our sons and their great accomplishments," Hoquiam mayor Jack Durney told radio station KXRO. 

The surviving members of Nirvana have both released statements about their inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 

"For once... I'm speechless," Dave Grohl said. "From the basements, to the dingy clubs, to the broken down vans, to... the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I'd like to thank the committee not only for this induction, but also for recognizing Nirvana for what we were: pure rock and roll. Most of all, thank you to all of the fans that have supported rock and roll throughout the years, and to Kurt and Krist, without whom I would not be here today."  

"This is a great honor," added Krist Novoselic. "Thank you to the people who nominated and voted for us. Thank you most of all to Kurt Cobain. And to everyone who's kept Rock music going strong for 60 years and counting." 

(h/t to Rolling Stone)