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Krist Novoselic - Bass player and founding member of Nirvana
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Charles Peterson - Famous photographer, widely known for his work with Sub Pop
Gillian G. Gaar - Author of many influential Nirvana publications
Lori Goldston - Cellist on Nirvana Unplugged and the In Utero tour
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16:06 UTC
I drew some fanart of Cobain's iconic MTV Unplugged performance!
21:48 UTC
Drawing of Kurdt I did . I tried to take in your guys advice.
21:22 UTC
My new hoodie. Got it wal-mart, but it’s mine and I love it.
Taking History of Rock ‘n Roll college course and this is going to fit in perfectly next week when I wear it.
20:04 UTC
Looking for video with clips of the Melvins being jealous and saying bad things about Kurt after he died
A few years ago , I found this video on YouTube. It was a guy giving commentary and showing a bunch of clips. One of the clips was of the Melvin saying that they were extremely surprised that idiots like Nirvana band members were able to get successful and they were not. There were clips where buzz was justifying the fact that they never really got the fame nirvana did. Then there was a few clips of them talking very disrespectfully about Kurt after he passed away. I was wondering if anybody could find this video, and if they do, share it here. Thanks.
18:36 UTC
Saw a similar post and realised I have this sticker on the back of my first electric guitar, unclear on the date but earlier than 96.
So I got this guitar in 1992, I think the sticker is from 95 but Im not 100%, I know it's definitely pre 96. (Apologies for the quality, I don't have much feeling in my fingers, so it's hard to take good pics)
The sticker came from a magazine like Kerrang or similar. Thought it was pretty cool.
The guitar is now in pieces to be rebuilt and mounted, I can't play anymore due to disability and I sold every other instrument but this was my first electric and also a gift from my late mother so couldn't ever let it go.
I also just noticed that their is the remnants of some gold italic Ink I put on there that said RIP KURT (was one of those sheets you etch in using a pencil to transfer the lettering).
Definitely going to try and preserve it better now I've remembered, but it's not in too bad a state considering it's ~30 years old and I played/gigged the hell out of this thing.
18:26 UTC
Thoughts on this SansAmp GT2 pedal (is it worth it?)
Big Nirvana fan who can't afford their classic issue on SansAmp. Really after a pedal that would not only suit my needs for Nirvana tones but also dial in great dirt for a pedalboard. Is this SansAmp GT2 good?
15:45 UTC
What was Kurt’s best live show?(Performance wise) (Playing, tone, voice)
14:41 UTC
The best SansAmp "clone" for you? (Behringer vs. Joyo vs. ???)
Title says it all. What's the best SansAmp clone you've ever used under a few $$$? Currently looking for one to emulate Nirvana tones. Amp modelers are just so convenient.
Currently eyeing Behringer GDI, Joyo American Sound, or ANOTHER pedal!
12:56 UTC
Nirvana Stabler Arena, November 9th 1993. Giving this a spin today.
Flogging A Dead Angel
08:58 UTC
The wear and Tear of My In utero and Bleach Stickers On my phone Case
07:29 UTC
Besides In Utero, what's your other(s) favorite albums of 1993?
I don't think In Utero is the best of 1993 in my opinion(that would belong to Siamese Dream by the Smashing Pumpkins), but In Utero comes in a close second, my other favorite albums of that year would be:
•Enter The Wu-Tang - Wu Tang Clan
•Souvlaki - Slowdive
•Midnight Marauders - A Tribe Called Quest
•Transient Random-Noise Bursts With Announcements - Stereolab
•Yegor i Opizdenevshie Егор и Опизденевшие - Сто лет одиночества
•Hearwork - Carcass
00:45 UTC
Sketch of Kurt I did. Please tell me what I need to work on I can’t draw people!
18:52 UTC
Can someone find a higher quality version of this picture I did the image search thing on google and I can’t find it
16:56 UTC
A distortion pedal that sounds like Nirvana that isn't DS-1/2, SansAmp, or RAT! (Aria ADT-1)
This one isn't for the snobs, but for an '80s pedal that has withstood the test of time, does not cost a lot of $$$, and looks sick as hell, you can't really ask for more.
I recently got this from an old collection of other related vintage pedals and immediately had to test it out to see if it was able to keep up with Nirvana songs.
It doesn't really take much to "sound Nirvana", as one may see any distortion pedal will do, but it is a bit difficult to sound close to what Kurt had offered with his pedals.
What do you think? Does this imitate the tone well? Let me know! :))
PS: All songs were played in half-step tuning.
16:30 UTC
[HAKES AUCTION] Nirvana Kurt Cobain Smashed Guitar Olympia, WA Jan. 18, 1991 (Update 3)
14:23 UTC
Anyone else struggle to enjoy Smells Like Teen Spirit? Maybe I'm alone here
Full disclosure, there's no doubt that its a banger and I loved it when I was younger, but its far from their best song in my opinion. I just wonder if anyone else gets this the way I do.
I struggle in my mind to kind of attribute this song to the band, if that makes sense. I dont know whether thats because it gets so over-played and had commercial success (against what kurt stood for) so maybe its lost its sheen for me... I love Nirvana and have done since I was 12 when the 'Nirvana' album came out but weirdly SLTS lacks the intimacy, resonance and meaning that I feel with almost all of their other songs. Does anyone else get this? Or am I just a pretensions contrarian?
10:32 UTC
Short UK Tabloid Article About Kurt’s Guitar Auction
Also featuring super cool Jesus Lizard T-Shirt
23:27 UTC
Could this be a Boss DS1/DS2 Alternative? (Aria ADT-1)
It's not 1:1, but I tried my best getting the settings to sound as close to what Kurt's tone was. This pedal is a cheap, vintage, and user-friendly pedal from the '80s. What are your thoughts?
22:18 UTC
Here's a painting of Kurt that I'm working on and am about finished up with
Airbrush, acrylic brushes, and some paint pens. 16*20"
07:37 UTC
My old CD case stills smells of weed. I have (or had) lots of Nirvana CDs that I haven't played in decades because of FLAC files. Good memories.
It is a bit weird to still keep some of my old CDs I have replaced completely with digital media, but there it is. Do you still have Nirvana CDs? Probably yes. I bought Nevermind when I was 12.
05:17 UTC
Did Kurt ever cover any other Lead Belly songs besides Where Did You Sleep Last Night?
I love Lead Belly, and I love Nirvana. The only issue with Lead Belly is the audio quality of course...sucks. Kurt was one of the few people I can find whos done a quality cover of Lead Belly, did he cover any other songs of his?
00:41 UTC
Where to find clear photos of Pennyroyal Tea single?
Im having someone make me a custom pennyroyal tea cd and case to go along with the other nirvana singles on a shelf. Is there any site that has a clear well-lit shot of the cd and the cover/back? I checked discog but its not as clear as Id like. Thanks for any help.
00:35 UTC
Deconstructing Nirvana - Something in the Way (Isolated Tracks)
20:51 UTC
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