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Seattle News Outlet Unveils Previously Unpublished Photos of Kurt Cobain Death Scene

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:15:37 +0000

In the world of rock, the date April 5 is a solemn one, as it marks the anniversary of the death of both Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. Now, 19 years after Cobain's death, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer online newspaper has unveiled a number of never-before-published photos of Cobain's death scene have been revealed, some of which show Cobain being carried out of his home by medical workers.

Courtney Love Working on Kurt Cobain Documentary With Acclaimed Filmmaker

Chad Childers — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:24:38 +0000

Courtney Love has set the wheels in motion on a documentary about her late husband Kurt Cobain. She has reached out to filmmaker Brett Morgen, the man behind the current Rolling Stones documentary 'Crossfire Hurricane,' to oversee a project based on the life of the late Nirvana frontman

Man Arrested After Breaking Into Frances Bean Cobain's Los Angeles Home

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:00:09 +0000

Despite being the child of one of rock's most famous frontmen, Frances Bean Cobain has managed to maintain a relatively low profile. However, the late Kurt Cobain's 20-year-old daughter seems to pop into headlines every once in a while for reasons of which she has no control.

Jay-Z: Kurt Cobain 'Stopped Hip-Hop for a Second'

Chad Childers — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:40:55 +0000

The grunge scene of the early '90s has been credited for flipping the music world on its ear and effectively shoving the hair metal dominance of the late '80s to the side. However, grunge's takeover didn't just affect hair metal, and rapper Jay-Z says in a new interview that even the growing popularity of hip-hop stalled out a little bit when Nirvana came to prominence.

Kurt Cobain Suicide Note Emotionally Struck Neil Young

Chad Childers — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:07:38 +0000

"It's better to burn out than to fade away" may be one of Neil Young's most quotable lyrics, but the singer says that he's still haunted by the fact that the 'Hey Hey, My My' quip resonated so much with Kurt Cobain that the late Nirvana singer quoted it in his suicide note.

Nirvana's Kurt Cobain Inspires New Sticker Book

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:29:01 +0000

Late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain has long been an inspiration to artists and creative types. Everything from books to music and collectibles have been created in his honor. The latest addition to that list is an upcoming sticker book inspired by the musical visionary titled ‘Kurt and the Gang.’

'Melvan' Featuring Artwork by Kurt Cobain Sells for $24,701 on eBay

Jeff Giles — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:28:32 +0000

As an automobile, this 1972 Dodge van has seen better days. But as a pop culture artifact, it’s worth over $20,000, thanks to some scribbling Kurt Cobain did on the side during his stint as a roadie for sludge metal pioneers the Melvins.

Melvins Tour Van With Kurt Cobain Artwork Up for Auction Again

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:29:59 +0000

If you didn’t spend your life savings purchasing the childhood home of Ronnie James Dio on eBay recently, there’s another auction up for grabs that might interest fans of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.

Smashing Pumpkins Frontman Billy Corgan Dishes on Alice in Chains, Nirvana + Eddie Vedder

Tree Riddle — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:26:34 +0000

In a recent interview, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan offered his take on the grunge explosion of the ’90s both praising and criticizing bands such as Alice in Chains, Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

Slash Talks Scott Weiland's 'Diva Behavior' + Feud Between Axl Rose and Kurt Cobain

Tree Riddle — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:24:39 +0000

Slash recently stopped by the Howard Stern Show to promote his new album and ended up discussing Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland‘s “uncontrollable diva” behavior. The iconic guitarist also shared his love for Nirvana and offered his thoughts on the grunge era that gave birth to Weiland’s career.

Butch Vig Doubts That Rumored Kurt Cobain Solo Demos Exist

Tree Riddle — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:32:24 +0000

Responding to reports that Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain had recorded demos for a solo album prior to his death, producer Butch Vig says that the new songs were likely “just in his head.” Former Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson recently started a small fire among Cobain lovers everywhere, by insinuating that the late Nirvana frontman had been [...]

Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love Perform 'Stinking of You' in New Documentary

Tree Riddle — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:54:04 +0000

In the new documentary ‘Hit So Hard: The Life & Near Death Story of Patty Schemel,’ there is home video footage of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love casually performing the unreleased song ‘Stinking of You’ — check it out below.

Nirvana's Kurt Cobain Was Working on Solo Album at Time of Death

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:32:58 +0000

In promoting his new book, ‘Letters to Kurt,’ ex-Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson has disclosed that Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain was working on a solo album prior to ending his own life in April 1994.

Five Essential Nirvana Live Performances

Tree Riddle — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:26:25 +0000

April 5, 2012 marks eighteen years that the world has been without the influential Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. His words and music changed the world as we knew it in the early 90's and to pay tribute, we take a look at some of his finest performances.

Jack Black on Kurt Cobain: 'When He Died, It Was Sort of the End of Rock'

Tree Riddle — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:19:18 +0000

Comedic actor and Tenacious D vocalist Jack Black has responded to Courtney Love‘s recent comments regarding the use of Nirvana‘s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ in the new Muppets movie and he offers his thoughts on the impact of Kurt Cobain‘s death.

Kurt Cobain's Isolated Vocal Track From Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Goes Viral

Tree Riddle — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:49:12 +0000

A YouTube clip featuring late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain‘s isolated vocal track on ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ has become an Internet sensation over the past week — two years after it was posted on the popular video-sharing website. The 1991 release of Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ was a watershed moment in the history of [...]

Kurt Cobain Attempted Suicide Three Times Says Courtney Love

Tree Riddle — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:13:37 +0000

Courtney Love may be trying to stir up some buzz for her forthcoming tell-all memoir, but in a recent interview she claims Kurt Cobain attempted to kill himself a few times before succeeding. Hole vocalist Courtney Love and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain shared three years together and gave birth to a daughter before the troubled [...]

Courtney Love To 'Set The Record Straight' About Kurt Cobain In New Book

Tree Riddle — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:58:41 +0000

Courtney Love will supposedly tell-all about her marriage to Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, her history of drug abuse, and the strained relationship with her daughter in a new memoir.

Fender Introduces Kurt Cobain Style Jaguar

Tree Riddle — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:55:36 +0000

Fender Guitars has re-created the uniquely battle-scarred 1965 Jaguar that Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain played from 1991 on. Are we the only ones that don't want to pay $1,900 for a signature guitar from a guy known for playing cheap throwaway guitars?

Nirvana's Kurt Cobain Was 'A Pain In The Ass' Says 'Nevermind' Producer Butch Vig

Tree Riddle — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:50:36 +0000

We all know that Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain had more than his share of problems, according to 'Nevermind' producer Butch Vig -- being a pain in the ass was one of them.