The 15 Best Nirvana Songs Not On Nevermind
Nirvana’s Nevermind, one of the most important albums of the 1990s, celebrated its 20th anniversary over the weekend. It launched Kurt Cobain, Kirst Novoselic and Dave Grohl into superstardom and changed the trajectory of popular music. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 30 Greatest Music Videos of the 1990s
Music videos were so great in the ’90s, MTV actually showed them, launching the careers of directors like Spike Jonze, Brett Ratner and David Fincher. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayJimmy Fallon to Host Week of Pink Floyd Tributes
Yesterday Billboard announced that next week, comedian and music enthusiast Jimmy Fallon will pay special tribute to the most iconic art-rock group of all time: Pink Floyd. And he isn't just dedicating one Late Night with Jimmy Fallon show to the band — he's setting aside the entire week. read more
Found in: Industry, NewsFoo Fighters Announce Full North American Tour via Ridiculous Video
Perennial mainstream rock 'n' roll heroes Foo Fighters took a creative approach in unveiling the remainder of their upcoming two-month tour of North America. Press releases be damned — this is the age of viral marketing, and the Foo Fighters are making sure to be provocative. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsArtists React As Pukkelpop Death Toll Rises, Festival Canceled
The Associated Press has reported that the death toll in a stage collapse at the Pukkelpop festival has risen to five. Three people are still in critical condition and are “fighting for their lives,” a Belgian doctor said, who added that the majority of those injured at the event were struck on the head by debris. The event, held in Hasselt, Belgium, was canceled Thursday after thunderstorms downed metal scaffolding from the stage and ripped apart tents. It was to be headlined by the Foo Fighters and Eminem. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsKrist Novoselic Joining Nevermind 20th Anniversary Tribute
Although a Nirvana reunion is obviously impossible, fans might be getting the next-best thing on Sept. 20 in Seattle. The Seattle radio station "107.7 The End reports the decade-defining album _Nevermind_ will be performed in its entirety at the EMP Sky Church. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsLollapalooza 2011 Day Three Recap
Here’s hoping Perry Farrell and company do whatever it takes to keep the festival going in Chicago—we’re up for another 20 years if they are. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsThe 8 Most Memorable Moments at Hangout Fest 2011
It was only the second year of the Hangout Music Fest in Gulf Shores, Ala., but it felt like the arrival of a major festival. After selling approximately 15,000 tickets last year—and rain scaring off a number of those attendees—this year saw crowds closer to 35,000 partying on the beach with The Flaming Lips, My Morning Jacket, The Black Keys, Foo Fighters and Paul Simon.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayFoo Fighters Announce New Fall Tour Dates
Continuing their run of shows in support of their new record, Wasting Light, Foo Fighters have announced a number of fall tour dates. They will be joined at these new stops by Rise Against and Mariachi el Bronx.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFoo Fighters Back and Forth Documentary Coming to DVD in June
Coming off the hugely successful release of their seventh studio LP, Wasting Light, Foo Fighters have announced a DVD release date for their feature-length documentary Back and Forth.... read more
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