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Seattle News Outlet Unveils Previously Unpublished Photos of Kurt Cobain Death Scene

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:21:37 +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.

Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte Recreates Nirvana's 'Nevermind' Album Cover

Chad Childers — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:51:48 +0000

If imitation is the ultimate sign of flattery, then Nirvana's 'Nevermind' album cover has to be one of the most beloved images in pop culture history. The iconic artwork has been replicated many times over the years, and Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is the latest to pay tribute, recreating the image for 'ESPN The Magazine's new music issue.

Shaffee's 420 Hit Of The Day — "On a Plain" by Nirvana

Shaffee — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:02:20 +0000

The 420 Hit Of The Day is a chance each weekday afternoon at 4:20 for Shaffee to dig into the GRD archives to play a song you maybe haven’t heard in a while or perhaps something brand new that you’d like to hear more of. Whatever it is, send your suggestions to SHAFFEE. On January [...]

BMG Acquires Publishing Rights to Nirvana Songs

Chad Childers — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 11:00:05 +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 — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:00:39 +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.

Shaffee's 420 Hit Of The Day — "Drain You" by Nirvana

Shaffee — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:19:58 +0000

Kurt Cobain Multimedia Exhibition in Miami Showcased by Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:00:04 +0000

Few musicians possess the talent and character to retain 'Rock God' status nearly 20 years after their demise, but since 1994, the memory of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain has not faded one bit. Countless tributes have been paid to Cobain since his suicide, with the latest being a strange and multidimensional stage show featuring Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore.

Rocktagon- Grunge

Jackie — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:30:19 +0000

Getting Grunge today! Our Rocktagon is featuring two of the best known 90's grunge bands... Nirvana and Pearl Jam! Vote for your favorite below and tune in tonight at 8:30 when the Rocktagon is live on GRD!

Courtney Love Authorizes Kurt Cobain Documentary

Dave Lifton — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:03:44 +0000

While rumors regarding a Broadway musical based on Kurt Cobain's early years appear to have been untrue, Courtney Love seems to be going forward with another project to honor her late husband. Apparently, she has given the go-ahead for a documentary with an expected release date of 2014.

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

Chad Childers — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 02:00:55 +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.

Dinosaur Jr. Frontman J Mascis Recounts Time When Kurt Cobain Asked Him to Join Nirvana

Chad Bowar — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:31:11 +0000

Alternative rockers Dinosaur Jr. have had a long and successful career, but things almost went another route when their frontman J Mascis was asked by Kurt Cobain to join Nirvana back in the day. In a new interview with Spin, Mascis remembers the invitation in July of 1989 at a club in New Jersey. “Nirvana [...]

Why Does Courtney Love Hate The Muppets?

JT — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:38:51 +0000

The story goes a little something like this; The sweet innocent puppets (I think they’re puppets?) er, Muppets do a movie in 2011. There is a scene in the movie where the silly Muppet gang fall into barber shop quartet-like mode and perform Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. According to Courtney Love the Muppets “bastardize [...]

Courtney Love Offers Nirvana Songs to "The X Factor"

Dave Kim — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:02:34 +0000

Courtney Love seems to be a fan of singing contest shows on TV. She likes them so much that she is considering letting the British version of The X Factor feature Nirvana songs on the program. NME reports that the widow of Kurt Cobain tweeted an offer to show producer Simon Cowell to have contestant [...]

Courtney Love Continues to Trash Dave Grohl

Dave Kim — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:03:00 +0000

Courtney Love doesn't seemed ashamed about her onstage meltdown a few days ago in Brazil. The Hole frontwoman was still fuming about former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl after their set at the SWU Festival in San Paulo. Love was interviewed backstage and said Grohl doesn't deserve any Nirvana money, despite being in the band.

Duff McKagan Escorts Angry Fan Out of Q&A Session

Dave Kim — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:10:23 +0000

Former Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan has seen a lot throughout his decades-long career. From groupies to rabid fans, McKagan doesn’t seem fazed by anything anymore. This would also include a deranged heckler who hijacked a question & answer session that McKagan was participating in while promoting his book. The current Velvet Revolver bassist [...]

Record Store Day Releases on Black Friday Include Nirvana, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Dave Kim — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:56:04 +0000

The holidays are just around the corner and the retail Armageddon known as Black Friday will be upon us sooner than you think. Shoppers will stuff their faces on Thanksgiving and then wait in line for hours just to get a crappy DVD player for $20. Record Store Day wants you to remember your local record shop on Black Friday and revealed some awesome releases that will be available from artists like Nirvana, All That Remains, The Black Keys and more.

Homeless Dude On Guitar Sounds Just Like Kurt Cobain (VIDEO)

JT — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:37:45 +0000

Friend of mine sent over this vid earlier today. Watch as this homeless/street performer dude nearly knocks off Nirvana’s “Heart Shaped Box” to a tee. Gotta give him some cred too cause he sure sounds a crap load like Kurt Cobain. Know of any talented homeless/street performers here in GR that make you go WOW? [...]

Courtney Love Says Kurt Cobain Attempted Suicide Multiple Times

Dave Kim — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:49:35 +0000

The widow of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain revealed that the troubled musician tried to kill himself three times before he succeeded in 1994. Courtney Love said she would “kill” Cobain if he suddenly reappeared for the grief he caused to those who cared about him. In an interview with Vanity Fair (via NME), Love shows that [...]

Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Will Be Covered 144 Times During Upcoming Toronto Festival

Chris M. Junior — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:01:42 +0000

It’s not too late to rename it Nirvanathon.

Over the course of 12 hours, local performers from Canada will take a crack at playing the Nirvana anthem ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ 144 consecutive times as part of the Scotiabank Nuit Blanche art festival in Toronto on Oct. 1.

Watch Eddie Vedder and Kurt Cobain Slow Dance Together

Dave Kim — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:28:53 +0000

Pearl Jam have been celebrating their 20th anniversary this year with live shows, album reissues and an upcoming documentary directed by Oscar winner Cameron Crowe. While going through countless hours of video archives, Crowe found what he calls the "holy grail" and wasn't even sure if it existed. The footage he was referring to is PJ frontman Eddie Vedder and the late Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain sharing a slow dance.