Butch Vig, a pivotal figure in the early '90s alternative rock scene, produced iconic albums for Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and Sonic Youth before co-founding the band Garbage. Hailing from Viroqua, Wisconsin, Vig's production on Nirvana's groundbreaking 1991 album Nevermind helped define contemporary rock, while his work with Garbage solidified his impact on music.