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Little Kid Rocks Out To Nirvana In Car

Chris Monroe — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:09:51 +0000

As soon as Tony's son Aiden discovers Mt. Dew, I feel we will start to see a lot more of these videos. Check out this little guy just tearing it up in the backseat to some Nirvana. Looks like there is still hope for the future.

Seattle News Outlet Unveils Previously Unpublished Photos of Kurt Cobain Death Scene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

Dave Grohl on Performing Nirvana Material Live: 'It Just Hasn't Felt Right'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:43:56 +0000

When Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl began to put together Foo Fighters in 1994, it would have been incredibly easy to draw fans in by covering the Nirvana monster tracks which made the drummer a grunge icon. However, Grohl never took that path, choosing to focus on original music while taking the Foos down a different path than the one Nirvana had helped carve.

Dave Grohl & Others, 'Sound City – Real to Reel' — 2013 New Album Preview

Tree Riddle — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:26:29 +0000

The soundtrack for Dave Grohl's 'Sound City Movie' is headed our way in 2013 with an all-star cast which includes Corey Taylor, Josh Homme and Sir Paul McCartney fronting a 3/4 Nirvana reunion.

Creeper Uses Nirvana Lyrics As Pickup Lines

Chris Monroe — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:00:15 +0000

I guess you’ll never know what works until you try. This guys trolls the campus using lyrics from Nirvana to try and pick up girls. It really wasn’t that successful but it was fun to watch. It’s always fun to watch situations unfold that are filled with awkwardness.

BMG Acquires Publishing Rights to Nirvana Songs

Chad Childers — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:30:05 +0000

Music giant BMG has just significantly added to their cache of great songs by acquiring the worldwide rights to Virgin Music Publishing Companies, Famous U.K. Music Publishing and select current songs from Sony/ATV and EMI Music Publishing. As part of the deal, they're acquiring tracks from artists like Nirvana, Iggy Pop, Lenny Kravitz, Tears for Fears and more.

Nirvana Reunion Rumors 'Nonsense,' Dave Grohl's Rep Says

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:27:39 +0000

Courtney Love can rest easy, as a rep for Foo Fighters' frontman and 'Sound City' documentarian Dave Grohl dismissed rampant rumors that the musician is planning to reunite Nirvana and install a new singer at the helm.

Courtney Love Slams Surviving Nirvana Members' '12-12-12′ Performance With Paul McCartney

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:39:50 +0000

So the guys from Nirvana (sans the late Kurt Cobain, obviously) jammed with Paul McCartney at the 12/12/12 concert for Hurricane Sandy relief. We'll give you one guess as to who wasn't happy about it.

Soundgarden's Kim Thayil Recalls Attempt at Supergroup With Nirvana's Krist Novoselic

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:05:02 +0000

After grunge legends Soundgarden chose call it quits in 1997, the band members who helped bring the group to worldwide prosperity all ventured out into various musical projects. Vocalist Chris Cornell and drummer Matt Cameron continued their massive careers after the breakup, but guitarist Kim Thayil chose to keep a low profile. However, Thayil reveals that he had started a supergroup with Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic and other prominent musicians.

Dave Grohl Says Queens of the Stone Age Are 'The Baddest Band in the World'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:00:55 +0000

It's only been a few weeks since Dave Grohl began his second stint as drummer with Queens of the Stone Age, but he's already laying down some serious smack. In a new interview, he heaped praise upon his current (and past) musical partners.

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

Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Video Smashed Bass Hits the Auction Block

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:27:57 +0000

Nirvana’s memorable music video for ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ served as the battle cry for a whole new revolution for rock music, and now, a little piece of musical history from the clip is up for grabs. However, you better have deep pockets if you’re hoping to score the rock ‘n’ roll remnant.

Courtney Love Reportedly Trying to Bring Nirvana Musical to Broadway or Big Screen

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:55:56 +0000

Courtney Love is reportedly developing a Nirvana-based musical for Broadway or the big screen. The widow of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is apparently teaming up with music industry manager Sam Lutfi, who is currently in a legal battle with former client Britney Spears.

CBS Developing 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Sitcom With 'Big Bang Theory' Writer

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:25:16 +0000

It's been over two decades since Nirvana unleashed their game-changing magnum opus 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.' The title remains synonymous with greatness, as well as being one of the most recognizable phrases in the lexicon of pop culture. Kurt Cobain famously despised the accessibility of the track, along with the bro-dudes and frat boys who would sing along at Nirvana shows. With that in mind, we're sure that Cobain would love this move: CBS has just begun to develop a sitcom with the working title 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.'

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 Asked J Mascis to Join Nirvana – Twice

Dave Lifton — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:15:03 +0000

J Mascis, the frontman and only constant member of alternative heroes Dinosaur Jr., was almost a member of Nirvana. In a new interview, Mascis confirms long-believed rumors that Kurt Cobain asked him to be the band's second guitarist after a show at Maxwell's in Hoboken, N.J, in the summer of 1989.

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.

Video Flashback: Nirvana, 'The Man Who Sold the World'

Anne Erickson — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 18:40:48 +0000

I’ve been on a grunge kick lately. Ever since the 20th anniversary of ‘Nevermind,’ it seems I’ve been listening to ‘90s grunge nonstop, so I don’t know why I can’t get it out of my head, but I can’t! After spinning some Nirvana on the Banana earlier today, I decided to dig up Nirvana’s classic [...]