I recall back in the day hearing that Endless, Nameless was recorded that not only was the guitar out of tune, but it was also missing a string.

Does anyone know if it was missing a string before Kurt smashed the guitar?

Anybody here seen the nirvana cover band "smells like nirvana"? Are they worth seeing since they are coming to my town soon.

Kurt did modified his guitars a lot, but what about Krist? he is famous for his Ibanez Black Eagle, Gibson Ripper, RD and Thunderbird, to my eyes so far only the Ibanezes he used were modified (bridge and pickguard) but I'm not really sure about the rest or any other detail about the Ibanezes

As a sidenote the tone of the Black Eagle is awesome, by far one of my favourite bass tones and IIRC it was just a Jazz Bass knock off at the time lol

This would have been such a life changing gig. Instead it was just a very weird and sad day indeed.

I’m between Polly and Territorial Pissings. I feel as if Old Age, Verse Chorus Verse or Sappy would’ve made for great ‘Side A’ closers, and while I think Polly is great, I feel like it could’ve been easily replaced with one of these three.

As for territorial pissings; I adore this song. Its fantastic, fast paced and has awesome drums. The only reason I bring it up is because I’m having a hard time choosing literally any other song to replace as this album is pretty damn perfect. The only song I could think of replacing it with is Opinion, as I feel it would make for a great ‘Side B’ opener (assuming it’d be finished of course, I mean just listen to some of the covers people have done online; this song could’ve been incredible!)

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My diary from April 11th 1994

I am the age that Kurt would be if he was alive today. Our dates of birth are within a couple of months of each other.

I thought I would share this. It’s my diary entry from 30 years ago.

I don’t really have anything profound to add other than I wish so much that he had been with us for the last 30 years and that suicide is obviously horrendous and I hope that 30 years later there are other avenues to take and help to seek should you wish that. But I acknowledge there will always be people who don’t want to.

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I was in town and started to read the paper on the way home. On page 2 was a story headline ‘Nirvana star dies in suicide bid’. I was so incredibly stunned that I found it hard to believe.

As soon as I got home I turned on the radio and they were playing Nirvana. The news followed and I heard the whole horrible truth.

Kurt Cobain had never been happy with his stardom and was completely unable to handle it. He once said that being as incredibly successful as he was meant there was nothing to look forward to or work towards and he was desperately upset that his daughter, Francis Bean, would have a tough time growing up as the daughter of a self-confessed heroine addict rock star.

Obviously everyone underestimated just how hard he was finding his fame and it turns out that the overdose a few weeks ago was probably deliberate and it was only by sheer luck that he was found (this is what I think anyway).

When he decided to do it again and commit suicide he did something that would be definite, final and instant. Something that they wouldn’t be able to revive him from - he shot himself in the head with a shotgun.

It’s such a terrible tragedy. It’s so hard to imagine why anyone in his position with a wife and child and loads of money, worldwide fame in a mega brilliant and successful rock band would want to kill himself. No doubt the NME will have the full story this weekend.

It’s really sad that someone can sink so low and think so little of themself that they would do something so drastic. Imagine taking a shotgun to your own head - it’s awful and a tremendous loss to music.

I truly think he will now become a legend and the horrible news on Saturday April 9th [typo] will be remembered for some time to come.

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EDIT: I had previously incorrectly stated this was a diary entry from April 5th. It was actually from the 11th, reflecting on me reading the news on the 9th.

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today i picked up serving the servants in a local bookstore, and having already read heavier than heaven im curious which book is more accurate. what do you think?

I'm pretty much new to playing drums and can only really play basic beats my band director had me learn. I was looking at the live on Nulle Part Ailleurs version of Drain You because I want to it. I can't tell if he the ride cymbal he uses is the cymbal on the very right or if it's crash ride crash.

##Today marks the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's passing.

While its a time to mourn, its also a time to remember.

Its the perfect opportunity to share things such as what does Kurt or his music mean to you? What are some memories you have with Kurt or Nirvana? Do you have a favourite picture of him? Is there any kind words or wishes you'd like to say? How has Nirvana or Kurt impacted your life?

All of your wishes, your words, your photos, your fan-art, your appreciation and remembrance can go right here in this megathread.

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-Your r/Nirvana mod team

How do you guys play the Aneurysm chorus part? I have a real hard time with that specifically

Of course these will change depending on the song but I'm sure there are a lot of players out there who have gone down this road - what are your settings (and for which song)??

Line 6 pod

I've got a lot of amp models and effects to choose from but as a rookie to electric its a bit overwhelming. Thanks!

I was a massive Nirvana fan through my teen years. I thought I had thoroughly consumed the discography and had played every song to death. However in the last few years I have plunged back in to their discography and “Jesus Doesn’t Want Me For A Sunbeam” almost brings me to tears every time I listen to it. I didn’t pay much attention to this cover in my teen years. I realize it’s a cover but I just can’t believe I never appreciate this song before. It’s like it’s gained a new dimension. Honorable mention to “You Know You’re Right”, “All Apologies” and “Do are Mi”. It really amazes me how Nirvana continues to stay not only relevant but refreshing 30 years later. Truly timeless music.

Assuming solid beginner skill levels.

I'm thinking Big Long Now. Playing along with those chorus vocals has to be a major dopamine hit but that could just be me since I'm obsessed with it currently.

Hey all, im starting a gig band with a friend, and we’re looking for some songs to add to our set. I want to do Nirvana songs, but as the lead singer, he is very picky with songs we do. He wont do SLTS (he thinks its bad and overplayed🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️) and he says he cant sing and play Come as you are. I suggested About A Girl and All Apologies and he said maybe. What other songs could we do? Were trying to keep it to their better known songs and somewhat chill since we’re playing in bars for people, so we cant do songs like Territorial Pissings or Scentless Apprentice, Thanks!!!