OK Hotel, Music venue and bar in Pioneer Square, Seattle, United States
OK Hotel is a music venue and bar housed in a historic three-story structure located in Pioneer Square near Elliott Bay. The space features a stage for live performances and a bar area, with easy access via nearby transit connections throughout the city.
The building was constructed in 1917 as a workers' hotel and was repurposed as a music venue starting in 1987. The 2001 Nisqually earthquake caused significant damage to the structure.
Nirvana performed their first live rendition of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' at OK Hotel on April 17, 1991, before recording their album Nevermind.
The venue sits alongside transit stations in Pioneer Square, making it readily accessible for visitors coming from different areas of Seattle. Its proximity to public transportation helps concert attendees reach the location with ease.
Nirvana performed their first live rendition of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' here on April 17, 1991, before recording their album Nevermind. This performance occurred months before the song became a global phenomenon.
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