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[2008-11-18] Krist blogs about the 'bass throw' incident at the 1992 MTV VMAs

[2008-11-08] "The Nirvana Reader: 1988 - 1992" - new book to be published

[2008-11-08] NFC Competition: Win the new Cobain Unseen book

[2008-10-30] Universal Music to release NIRVANA Reading Festival 1992 DVD

[2008-09-22] Novoselic leaves Flipper, cancels tour

[2008-09-19] New book about Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon mentions Nirvana

[2008-09-17] New trailer for "Cobain Unseen" book; Facebook page

[2008-09-17] Schoolyard Heroes, Harvey Danger cover Nirvana at Lounge Acts 2008

[2008-08-12] Nirvana nominated in MTV/VH-1 Greatest Video Ever poll

[2008-08-11] Cobain featured in Forever 27 exhibition

[2008-06-26] Flipper to release new record with Krist Novoselic

[2008-06-11] Nirvana featured in Sub Pop oral history by Blender magazine

[2008-03-16] World Exclusive: Converse to launch Kurt Cobain collection

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Krist blogs about the 'bass throw' incident at the 1992 MTV VMAs

One of the more amusing stories from the Nirvana legacy centers around the Nirvana appearance at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards which aired at the height of Nirvana's fame. Nirvana, scheduled to go on and perform a hit off Nevermind, jokingly played the opening chords of Rape Me before diving into an incredible version of Lithium.

As you may remember from the TV broadcast, near the end of the performance, Krist throws his bass high in the air and doesn't quite catch it properly - ending up with a bit of a bruised head!

Now, for the first time ever, Krist tells the full story of what happened that night, including the infamous altercation between Kurt, Courtney and Axl Rose beforehand. "They told me that Axl Rose had walked by and Courtney started teasing him. She yelled, 'Axl, Axl—you’re the godfather!' Upon hearing this, Axl apparently got very annoyed, walked over to Kurt, and demanded that he keep his woman in line. Kurt turned to Courtney and sarcastically asked his woman to keep in line and left it at that."

From the Seattle Weekly website - read Krist's story here.

Watch a video of the performance below (including the bass toss!)

Dave Grohl's version of the story from an interview with Dennis Miller:

In related Axl Rose news - the first Guns N' Roses studio album of original material since 1991, the fabled Chinese Democracy, is finally released in the US this coming Sunday!

Posted or updated: 11-18-2008 @ 11:28 PM (GMT) by RH.

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Kurt mention in Rolling Stone

In the new issue of Rolling Stone (#1066) they have a "100 Greatest Singers Of All Time" list where Kurt Cobain is mentioned in spot #45. The top singers include Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and Elvis Presley.

Thanks to Chad for the tip.

Posted or updated: 11-15-2008 @ 4:30 PM (GMT) by RH.

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Update on former Nirvana guitarist, Jason Everman

An interesting update on Jason Everman who used to play guitar in Nirvana back in the day: "Jason Everman was the Stu Sutcliffe of Nirvana, briefly their second guitarist between Bleach and Nevermind (he's the one with the giant poodle mane).

In the November 10 New Yorker, there's a short piece about a group of Iraq and Afghanistan vets invited to a performance of Gregory Burke's Iraq-themed play Black Watch: one is retired Army Special Forces vet Jason Everman. Turns out he enlisted in 1994, directly influenced by Renaissance icon Benvenuto Cellini, whose autobiography promotes the ideal of the well-rounded man as artist, warrior and philosopher.

Indeed, Everman is currently studying philosophy at Columbia."

Thanks to the East Village Radio for the piece.

Posted or updated: 11-15-2008 @ 4:26 PM (GMT) by RH.

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2-hour radio show dedicated to NIRVANA

On December 6, Phoenix FM, a local radio station in the UK which also broadcasts online, will present a Top 20 chart of Nirvana songs as voted for by the fans. The show will run from 10 PM till midnight (GMT).

It is voted for by Nirvana fans all over the world who will be able to interact with the radio host via a chatroom and by email.

Read more here.

Thanks to Alex for the story.

Posted or updated: 11-15-2008 @ 4:24 PM (GMT) by RH.

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Nirvana on Letterman ?!

A few days ago I was fortunate enough to be in the studio audience for a taping of the Late Show with David Letterman. Shortly into the show, there was a segment with Andy Kindler talking to undecided voters at some local bar. I couldn't help but notice a Nirvana portrait hanging on the wall behind the folks Andy spoke to!

Guests on the show were Paris Hilton, Ricky Gervais, Elvis Costello and Jenny Lewis.

Posted or updated: 11-08-2008 @ 5:39 PM (GMT) by RH.

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"Cobain Unseen" - more coverage

Some media coverage and reviews of the new Cobain Unseen book:

Newsweek

Posted or updated: 11-08-2008 @ 5:23 PM (GMT) by RH.

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"The Nirvana Reader: 1988 - 1992" - new book to be published

A new Nirvana book will be published early next year:

The NIRVANA Reader: 1988 – 1992 CHRONICLES TRIO’S METEORIC RISE

Compiled and Edited by John D. Luerssen, Book Celebrates Nirvana’s (R)evolution

Few can argue that Nirvana defined rock as we now know it. From its infancy to its meteoric rise and ultimate legacy, The Nirvana Reader: 1988 – 1992 (Rock Reader Books) will celebrate one of the most beloved and sadly missed bands ever in print form when it hits shelves on January 5, 2009.

Collecting rare interviews and long out of print articles, this project was compiled and edited by award winning music journalist John D. Luerssen (Rivers' Edge: The Weezer Story) for his newly launched Rock Reader Books imprint.

Rock Reader Books, in conjunction with Lulu.com, will allow fans to revisit the essential and in many cases rarely seen articles that accompanied Kurt Cobain, Chris Novoselic and Dave Grohl on their ascent from an underground trio to the self-professed 'Flower Sniffin’, Kitty Pettin’, Baby Kissin’ Corporate Rock Whores', and, ultimately, the icons that defined modern rock & roll.

'There have been way too many Nirvana books,' laughs Luerssen. 'So what gives me the right to put The Nirvana Reader together? Well, for one thing, I’m tired of the conjecture. I’m sick of the conspiracy theories, and I really just wanted to go back to the start and read about the band as they evolved during the first four years.'

The project will retail for $16.95. ISBN: 978-0-557-02518-3.

Posted or updated: 11-08-2008 @ 3:39 PM (GMT) by RH.

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NFC Competition: Win the new Cobain Unseen book

As we have previously reported, a new Kurt Cobain book by Charles R. Cross was recently published.

Cobain Unseen collects "previously unseen artifacts and photographs from the estate's archives to form a fascinating portrait of the creativity, madness, and genius of Kurt Cobain."

Now you can win a free copy of the book! Just answer one simple question here and fill out your contact information. We will then draw five winners at random on February 1st, 2009.

Also check out the Rolling Stone coverage of the new book here.

Posted or updated: 11-08-2008 @ 3:28 PM (GMT) by RH.

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New Xbox game to include Nirvana song

From Microsoft.com: "Lips, the highly anticipated singing experience exclusively for Xbox 360 from iNiS Corp., will be available in mid-November 2008. Picture throwing a 'Lips' party for your closest friends where everyone sings and grooves to a vast array of music backed by the original music video, lyrics and scoring. Not only can everyone sing along, but 'Lips' is the only music video game that comes with two wireless motion-sensitive microphones, allowing the freedom to put on the ultimate performance. Your parties will never be the same!"

The game includes the Nirvana track In Bloom. It will be released for the Xbox 360.

Read more here.

Posted or updated: 11-08-2008 @ 3:01 PM (GMT) by RH.

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Nirvana memorabilia as part of Christie's auction

More than 120 records, photos, and promotional pieces for punk, garage rock, and new wave legends such as Blondie, the Sex Pistols, Nirvana and David Bowie will be part of a Christie's auction in New York on November 24.

One of the big-ticket items up for auction is a guitar used by a young Kurt Cobain while recording demos at his Aunt's house in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1982 and 1985. The item is expected to fetch $60,000-$80,000.

Another item up for grabs is a framed poster of the cover artwork for Nirvana's iconic 1991 album Nevermind, signed by all three members of the group.

More info here and here.

Posted or updated: 10-31-2008 @ 6:42 PM (GMT) by Oana.

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