Update: Paul McCartney Performance with Nirvana Members at Sandy Benefit Confirmed
Update: RollingStone.com has confirmed that Paul McCartney will in fact perform with the remaining members of Nirvana (Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear) at tonight’s 12/12/12 Occupy Sandy benefit concert. According to an official rundown of the show, Paul McCartney will join “Dave Grohl and Friends” to close out the show. We should’ve known this date would bring about some weird news. The Guardian is reporting that Paul McCartney is set to take the place of Kurt Cobain in a set at tonight’s 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert at Madison Square Garden. Surviving members Dave Grohl and Krist... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKurt Cobain Documentary in the Works
Documentary filmmaker Brett Morgan just tackled The Rolling Stones in Crossfire Hurricane, which premiered Wednesday on HBO, and now he’ll take on the life of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, The New York Post reports.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSmashed Guitar from “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Video up for Auction
The epitome of early ‘90s angst is captured at the conclusion of Nirvana’s video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” when frontman Kurt Cobain smashes Krist Novoselic’s bass guitar in front of a group of swarming teens. Now, the beaten instrument is being put up for auction as a piece of musical history in London next month, NME reported.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThis Russian Subway Performer Sounds Just Like Kurt Cobain
Nikolay Petrovsky, a subway singer from Russia, has a voice that's so identical to the late Nirvana frontman that it is hard to tell the difference between the two. read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayKurt Cobain-Decorated "Melvan" Up For Auction Again
The Melvins’ 1972 Dodge Sportsman Royal Van was dubbed the “Melvan,” and features original artwork by Cobain—has been placed upon the auction block once again.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsInfographic: Six Degrees of Separation with André 3000
André Benjamin, better known to most as André 3000, celebrates his 37th birthday today. André 3000 made his mark in almost every corner of the entertainment industry, and to honor his ubiquitous presence in pop culture, we've decided to see just how far his reach extends with this infographic. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsKurt Cobain's Daughter Assumes Public Image Rights
The addiction and recovery website The Fix reported yesterday that 19-year-old Frances Bean Cobain has been in control of Nirvana’s publicity rights—including using the name, likeness and appearance of her late father, Kurt Cobain—for two years now. This transfer of power happened in December 2010 when Love received a $2.75 million loan from Frances’ trust fund and agreed to resign from her post as the manager of End of Music LLC—the company responsible for collecting funds from Cobain’s publicity rights. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Melvins' Kurt Cobain-Decorated Tour Van For Auction on eBay
The Melvins’ infamous 1972 Dodge Sportsman Royal Van, which they used as a tour van and dubbed “The Melvan,” is up for sale on eBay. Not only did the rock band leave many memorable drawings on the sides of the van, but Kurt Cobain also left few doodles of his own. You can bid on this one of a kind piece of memorabilia, but it will cost you a mighty penny. The current bid at the time of press is $99,999.99 with just over three days left. If you win you’ll also get two pieces of registration; one signed by... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayeMusic Editors' Picks: 20 Bands Kurt Cobain Loved
Our friends at eMusic are sharing some of their favorite albums with us each week. This week, the focus is on those bands that helped shape Kurt Cobain's own musical vision. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesCourtney Love to Pen Autobiography
Courtney Love is slated to “set the record straight” with a new tell all memoir. She inked a deal with William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, to write her life story alongside best-selling author Anthony Bozzo. read more
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