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Unseen Kurt Cobain Suicide Scene Photos Published

Joe Robinson — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:44:11 +0000

We thought for sure that by now, on the 19th anniversary of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain‘s death, every last shred of documentation regarding the iconic rocker’s suicide would have been unearthed. Turns out we were wrong. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the hometown paper of record, sent several photographers to Cobain’s Lake Washington Boulevard mansion on April 8, [...]

Dave Grohl Asked PJ Harvey to Front Nirvana 'Reunion'

Joe Robinson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:15:52 +0000

Bringing together the surviving members of Nirvana with a different singer taking over for the late, great Kurt Cobain is a touchy subject, but Dave Grohl reveals he recently came up with the perfect person to fill Kurt's Converse All-Stars: PJ Harvey. Unfortunately, her schedule wouldn't allow it.

Kurt Cobain Documentary Filmmaker Inspired by 'Pink Floyd – The Wall' Movie

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:44:55 +0000

A new Kurt Cobain documentary film is currently being planned for a 2014 release, and it aims to delve into the true spirit of the late Nirvana frontman. As popular as Cobain remains, the musician's life continues to be somewhat of an enigma even among his most rabid fans. Now, the director of the recent Rolling Stones documentary 'Crossfire Hurricane' has accepted the challenge to reveal the true nature of Cobain.

Kurt Cobain Multimedia Exhibition in Miami Showcased by Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:41:04 +0000

Few musicians possess the talent and character to retain 'Rock God' status nearly 20 years after their demise, but since 1994, the memory of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain has not faded one bit. Countless tributes have been paid to Cobain since his suicide, with the latest being a strange and multidimensional stage show featuring Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore.

Kurt Cobain Filmmaker: Courtney Love Is Not Involved in Upcoming Documentary

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:56:54 +0000

Since the news broke of a new documentary chronicling the life of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, there have been conflicting reports as to whether the legendary musician's widow Courtney Love will be a part of its creation. Brett Morgen, director of HBO's new documentary on the Rolling Stones, 'Crossfire Hurricane,' was recruited by Love to oversee the Cobain project, but it seems as if that will be Love's only contribution to the project.

Courtney Love Working on Kurt Cobain Documentary With Acclaimed Filmmaker

Chad Childers — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:24:38 +0000

Courtney Love has set the wheels in motion on a documentary about her late husband Kurt Cobain. She has reached out to filmmaker Brett Morgen, the man behind the current Rolling Stones documentary 'Crossfire Hurricane,' to oversee a project based on the life of the late Nirvana frontman

Courtney Love Authorizes Kurt Cobain Documentary

Dave Lifton — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:03:44 +0000

While rumors regarding a Broadway musical based on Kurt Cobain's early years appear to have been untrue, Courtney Love seems to be going forward with another project to honor her late husband. Apparently, she has given the go-ahead for a documentary with an expected release date of 2014.

Courtney Love Writing Nirvana Musical?

Jeff Giles — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:41:33 +0000

She hasn't released an album in a couple of years, but that doesn't mean Courtney Love isn't busy -- in fact, if one recent report is correct, she's getting ready to revisit Kurt Cobain's legacy with a musical inspired by his early years in Nirvana.

Jay-Z: Kurt Cobain 'Stopped Hip-Hop for a Second'

Chad Childers — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:41:00 +0000

The grunge scene of the early '90s has been credited for flipping the music world on its ear and effectively shoving the hair metal dominance of the late '80s to the side. However, grunge's takeover didn't just affect hair metal, and rapper Jay-Z says in a new interview that even the growing popularity of hip-hop stalled out a little bit when Nirvana came to prominence.

Kurt Cobain Suicide Note Emotionally Struck Neil Young

Chad Childers — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:07:43 +0000

"It's better to burn out than to fade away" may be one of Neil Young's most quotable lyrics, but the singer says that he's still haunted by the fact that the 'Hey Hey, My My' quip resonated so much with Kurt Cobain that the late Nirvana singer quoted it in his suicide note.

Kurt Cobain-Inked 'Melvan' Finally Sells at Auction + More

Joe Robinson — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:57:56 +0000

– The vintage tour van once driven by sludge metal legends the Melvins (which features artwork on the side that was hand-drawn by late Nirvana star Kurt Cobain) was finally sold at auction for just over $24,000. What a steal!

Jack Black on Kurt Cobain: 'When He Died, It Was Sort of the End of Rock'

Tree Riddle — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:19:18 +0000

Comedic actor and Tenacious D vocalist Jack Black has responded to Courtney Love‘s recent comments regarding the use of Nirvana‘s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ in the new Muppets movie and he offers his thoughts on the impact of Kurt Cobain‘s death.

Courtney Love Comments on Kurt Cobain Book Written by Ex-Hole Bandmate

Tree Riddle — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:45:50 +0000

Courtney Love has apparently approved a forthcoming book about Kurt Cobain written by her former Hole bandmate Eric Erlandson, on the condition he leaves out details of the relationship between himself and Love.

Kurt Cobain's Isolated 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Vocal Track Goes Viral After 2 Years on YouTube

Tree Riddle — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:49:12 +0000

A YouTube clip featuring late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain‘s isolated vocal track on ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ has become an Internet sensation over the past week — two years after it was posted on the popular video-sharing website. The 1991 release of Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ was a watershed moment in the history of [...]

Kurt Cobain Model Fender Jaguar Guitar Arrives in Stores This Month [PHOTO]

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:33:18 +0000

Certain guitarists are known for playing certain makes and models. Jimi Hendrix was quite loyal to the Fender Stratocaster. Former KISS member Ace Frehley has made a good living with the Gibson Les Paul. And AC/DC‘s Angus Young has a thing for the Gibson SG.

For Nirvana leader Kurt Cobain, the electric guitar he’s probably most identified with is the Fender Jaguar. By mid-to-late September, musicians everywhere can channel the late grunge rocker when Fender issues its signature Cobain model Jaguar, which has been built to the unique characteristics of the 1965 edition owned by Cobain.

Jared Leto Does Kurt Cobain [VIDEO]

Frank Pain — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:02:47 +0000

April 5th marked the 17th anniversary of the death of Kurt Cobain. Here’s a video of 30 Seconds to Mars front man, Jared Leto, doing a very, I repeat, very eerie impression of Cobain. I’m sure die hard Nirvana fans will trash this, but if you step back for a second and look at this [...]