How did Nirvana choose their name?
For many, the word “Nirvana” has become more associated with and emblematic of the grunge band rather than the word alone or its etymological significance. The name has transcended linguistic […]
The “decree” Kurt Cobain made for the Nirvana album ‘In Utero’
The decision to employ Steve Albini for the third Nirvana album was a very conscious choice. The Seattle grunge pioneers had in-house Sub Pop producer and Skin Yard guitarist Jack […]
Rolling Stones’ new tour being backed by one of America’s biggest pensioners’ groups
The Rolling Stones’ new tour is being backed by one of the US’ most famous pensioners’ groups. Sir Mick Jagger, 80, Keith Richards, who turns 80 on 18 December and […]
MTV Unplugged: The Nirvana show Dave Grohl thought would be “a disaster”
From day one, Nirvana was never interested in playing the same show twice. Since their inception, Kurt Cobain had been known for playing how he felt whenever he took to […]
Why Robert Plant’s “heart bled” for Nirvana
Despite Nirvana being one of the most influential bands of all time, they were not rock stars in the traditional sense. Kurt Cobain, Kirst Novoselic and Dave Grohl made it […]
Tori Amos Said ‘Spirits’ Told Her to Cover Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is one of the most famous classic rock songs of the 1990s. During an interview, Amos revealed the song had a huge impact on her […]
George Harrison Said Paul McCartney’s Band Wings Was a Beatles Copy
He might’ve been a hippie, but he didn’t pull punches. George Harrison dismissed Paul McCartney’s band Wings as a Beatles redux. Meanwhile, Paul said the group was underrated. George Harrison […]
How a misguided review of The Who led The Beatles to create ‘Helter Skelter’
If you listen to ‘Helter Skelter’ loud enough, it can rattle fillings from your head. In a blitzkrieg of pneumatic guitars, demented vocals, and teeth-baring intent, The Beatles went punk […]
Tupac Shakur Case: Former Gangster Charged With Murder After 27 Years Of The Rapper’s Death
The rap singer was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in 1996 at the age of 25 and more than quarter of a century later Friday (29.09.23), Duane ‘Keffe D’ […]
The song Paul McCartney played to get into The Beatles
Without Paul McCartney, The Beatles as we know them would never have existed. There would be no ‘Let It Be’, no ‘Get Back’, no ‘Blackbird’. In fact, band members used […]