Former Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl, has explained how the backlash he received from fans of his old band only motivated him to make Foo Fighters the success they are today. Speaking with MOJO, the Foos frontman said: “They were like, ‘How dare you be in a band again? Your music is fucking shit and that…
In October 1992, Nirvana were at the peak of their powers and were undoubtedly one, if not, the hottest band in the world. As a band, they won the heart’s of millions across the globe world thanks to the success of Nevermind the year before. The Seattle punks gained a reputation for putting on notorious…
Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic have been discussing the “spiritual” impact of their recent decision to bring back Nirvana. At a recent surprise show Cal Jam Festival, Grohl and Novoselic launched into a set of six Nirvana songs as part of Foo Fighters’ encore. The band performed the likes of ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’, ‘All…
Kurt Cobain described the back cover of 1993’s In Utero, which he designed, as “sex and woman and in utero and vaginas and birth and death”. It was a semi-ironic summary of what would be the third and final Nirvana album, and it neatly addressed the reason one song didn’t make the cut on an…
While all rock stars are rock enthusiasts – or at least should be – Dave Grohl seems to be the most humble and reverent. Like the musical Keanu Reeves, the Foo Fighters frontman never shies from applauding his fellow musicians, whether it’s The Beatles or an unknown teenage band in Washington trying to make their…
It’s often said that the greatest art is fuelled by darkness and trauma, and that’s precisely what Kurt Cobain embodied. His songwriting delved into the darkest recesses of his mind, presenting a macabre yet beautiful exploration to those willing to listen to it. Within Nirvana, many of his songs were born from narratives steeped in…
The longstanding dispute between the rock band Nirvana and Spencer Elden took another turn on Thursday (December 21). The U.S. appeals court revived Elden’s lawsuit claiming the photograph violated federal pornography laws and exploited him. Elden’s nude baby picture was used on the cover of Nirvana’s 1991 album Nevermind. According to Reuters, the 9th U.S.,…
For a band as synonymous with grunge as Nirvana, they were never exactly entrenched in the Seattle scene. There had been many outfits that paved the way for Kurt Cobain to come storming in with his anthems that would change the world, but they were still fairly wet behind the ears as a group when…
Remember MTV? Well, before the reality shows, that is. When the station’s moniker was more true to its word. In the 1980s and 1990s, Music Television was the preeminent source of culture for young people. And while the station played videos from artists like Madonna and Michael Jackson, a giant part of its programming came…
The bridge is suffering from the effects of “ageing and deteriorating bridge conditions” but there are plans to restore it The bridge referenced in Nirvana‘s song ‘Something In The Way’ is at risk of destruction. Located in frontman Kurt Cobain‘s hometown of Aberdeen, Washington, the Young Street Bridge has become a shrine of sorts for…