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2026 MTV VMAs: Nirvana Member Accepted the Coveted Video Vanguard Award With a Lit Cigarette in Hand

Nirvana guitarist Pat Smear appeared on stage at the 2026 MTV VMAs, lit cigarette in hand to accept the Video Vanguard Award.

By Stephen Andrew Galiher

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Nirvana were the recipients of the 2026 MTV VMAs Video Vanguard Award. Notably, in very rock star fashion, guitarist Pat Smear stood with a lit cigarette in hand while accompanying Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic to accept the award.

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