When Nirvana reunited: How four women brought Kurt Cobain's legacy back to life

• Yes, but: Who would fill in on vocals for the late Kurt Cobain?

State of play: The band's induction provided the most emotional moment of the night.

• "Nirvana fans walk up to me every day and say 'thank you for the music,'" Novoselic said. "When I hear that, that reminds me of Kurt Cobain."

Between the lines: Joining Novoselic and Grohl on stage were Cobain's mother, Wendy, and widow Courtney Love.

• "I just wish Kurt was here to feel this," Love said, putting years of bad blood and legal disputes between her and Grohl behind them.

What happened next: Rock legend Joan Jett joined Novoselic and Grohl on stage to perform Nirvana's biggest hit, "Smells Like Teen Spirit."

• Indie rocker St. Vincent assisted on "Lithium," followed by Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth going ballistic on "Aneurysm."
• Pop star Lorde finished things off by singing a unique version of "All Apologies."

The bottom line: Nirvana's performance closed the show and brought the house down, while proving it takes a woman (four, in fact) to fill a grunge icon's shoes.