Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails - Live Performance of 'Wish'

• On January 1, 2002, Nine Inch Nails performed "Wish," which is a significant track from their 1992 EP, "Broken." Leading up to this live recording, th... Read Full Description >

  On January 1, 2002, Nine Inch Nails performed "Wish," which is a significant track from their 1992 EP, "Broken." Leading up to this live recording, the band had released "The Fragile" in 1999, a critically acclaimed double album that marked a period of musical exploration and complexity for the group. This live performance reflects the energy and intensity that characterized Nine Inch Nails’ sound during this time. The year 2002 was notable as it came shortly after the release of “And All That Could Have Been,” a live album showcasing recordings from various performances, reinforcing their reputation for powerful live shows. The year also saw the continuation of their influence in the rock and electronic music scenes, establishing them as pioneers of industrial rock. "Wish" itself won a Grammy Award, adding to the band’s accolades and cements their role in shaping the music landscape of the late '90s and early 2000s.