Today I Found My Friends: Nirvana in 1990

Posted by Lance Davis - August 9, 2011 - 1990, Chico, Chris Novoselic, Dale Crover, Dave Grohl, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Scream

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Nirvana is in the air again. Spin recently asked, “What does Nevermind mean now?” and The Onion looked back at the Axl Rose/Kurt Cobain relationship circa 1991. Even Amy Winehouse‘s recent death shook up those old “27 Club” cobwebs. I get it. Nevermind was an epochal release, 20 is a nice, round number, and […]

Barney Ties Me to the Chair: Remembering Nirvana

Posted by Lance Davis - February 20, 2010 - Andy Griffith, Kurt Cobain, Melvins, Nirvana

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Not sure if you’re familiar with Magnet’s ongoing Over/Under series, but their writers choose mostly well-known musical artists and discuss their overrated and underrated songs. In theory, it’s a pretty clever idea and the writing isn’t too bad. However, as it’s played out, the series has been a hipster nightmare. The overrated pile is […]

The World According to Memphis

Posted by Lance Davis - September 13, 2009 - Beatles, Chuck Klosterman, Chuck Prophet, Jim Dickinson, Kurt Cobain, Les Paul, Mary Ford, Memphis, Nirvana, Roscoe Ambel

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I refuse to celebrate death. My life has been a miracle of more than I ever expected or deserved. I have gone farther and done more than I had any right to expect. I leave behind a beautiful family and many beloved friends. Take reassurance in the glory of the moment and the forever […]