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Seattle News Outlet Unveils Previously Unpublished Photos of Kurt Cobain Death Scene

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:21:37 +0000

In the world of rock, the date April 5 is a solemn one, as it marks the anniversary of the death of both Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. Now, 19 years after Cobain's death, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer online newspaper has unveiled a number of never-before-published photos of Cobain's death scene have been revealed, some of which show Cobain being carried out of his home by medical workers.

My Top 5 Hot Rock Daughters [PHOTOS]

Yta von G — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 10:34:25 +0000

You know, Fathers just have a way of putting everything together. We all know them and love them … for their talent, their performances, their crazy and adventurous lifestyle and above all; for the gorgeous women they call daughters. Here are my Top 5 Hottest Rock n’ Roll Daughters!! Starting at #5: Frances [...]

To The Class Of 2016, Kurt Cobain Never Lived!

Dubba G — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:15:49 +0000

Every year a new batch of incoming start to hit the books … errr, laptops. And every year a list is compiled of things they never knew, had, needed, etc. This years incoming live in a world where Kurt Cobain never did! (Most incoming freshmen this year were born in ’94; after Kurts death.) They [...]

Courtney Love Loses Kurt Cobain Image Rights to Daughter Frances Bean

Tree Riddle — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:22:23 +0000

Courtney Love has long held the rights to much of the Kurt Cobain estate — or so we thought — a new report says that the unpredictably outspoken singer has lost the rights to her late husband’s image to their daughter, Frances Bean Cobain.

Is a Kurt Cobain Hologram in the Works?

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:33:09 +0000

In case you missed it, deceased rapper Tupac Shakur was resurrected to “perform” at this year’s Coachella Festival. Thanks to the work of Musion Technology Ltd., 2Pac was brought back to life in the form of a hologram for a performance with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog. While the hologram was a bit shocking, get [...]

Nirvana's Kurt Cobain Was Working on Solo Album at Time of Death

Spencer Kaufman — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:32:58 +0000

In promoting his new book, ‘Letters to Kurt,’ ex-Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson has disclosed that Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain was working on a solo album prior to ending his own life in April 1994.

When is Kurt Cobains Death date. Do You Know?

Scott Ronson — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:17:02 +0000

It’s the 18th anniversary of Kurt’s death. A Quote from Stacie on the east side of El Paso ” The nanny that Courtney hired to killed Kurt shot him up with enough heroin to kill a horse and then shot him and called it suicide”….. Now, there is no confirmed report that the nanny killed [...]

Courtney Love: Muppets 'Raped' Memory of Kurt Cobain With 'Teen Spirit' Cover

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:28:33 +0000

Look out Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. Courtney Love is on the warpath. According to TMZ, the latest claim out of Love is that the Muppets “raped” the memory of her husband, the late Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, with the way the plush puppets handled his signature song ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ in the 2011 film. Furthermore, Court claims that the powers-that-be- used the song without her permission.

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 [...]

Courtney Does Not "Love" The Foo Fighters! [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:20:03 +0000

Our favorite meltdown is at it again! Courtney Love freaked out …. again! She went off on someone for holding up a picture of Kurt Cobain at a recent concert, took off her top, set a record for the most use of the f word in a single statement then walked off the stage. She was finally persuaded [...]

Nirvana's 'Nevermind' Turns 20 Years Old! [Videos]

Mardi Gras — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:27:17 +0000

It was one of the most influential rock albums of all time and arguably the last rock album to drastically change the course of popular music. And come Sept. 24, the album in question, Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” will mark its 20th anniversary with as much fanfare as you’d expect from such a significant piece of pop culture history.

Thank You And Good Night! A List Of The Final Performances By The Beatles, Kurt Cobain, Elvis, The Ramones And More!

Dubba G — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:27:37 +0000

Do you know where the final shows were for your favorite band?? Some people have played their last shows shortly before their deaths, some right before band breakups and some just because they’d had enough. I knew The Beatles hung it up (concert wise) after a gig in San Francisco, though the band would live [...]

Spin" Releases "Nevermind" Tribute Album

Scott Ronson — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:35:17 +0000

Spin” magazine is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s iconic “Nevermind” with a tribute album. Titled “Newermind,” the collection of cover songs is available to download now once fans click “Like” on the music publication’s Facebook page. The 13 artists chosen to rework the tracks from the band’s 1991 release include contemporary acts like Titus Andronicus [...]

Ok, One Last Fathers Day Bit!

Dubba G — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:16:47 +0000

Yeah, I know it’s a tad late. A day late and a dollar short has always been my motto! (Plus I was busy rafting all day yesterday!!) I didn’t see this over the weekend, but here it is for you now! A look at some rockin’ dads like Elvis, John Lennon, Slash, Perry Farrell, Kurt [...]

Stipe Dismisses Cobain Sex Story

Mardi Gras — Mon, 23 May 2011 04:34:38 +0000

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe has put to bed rumours he once enjoyed a sexual fling with Nirvana star Kurt Cobain. The two rockers developed a close bond in the 1990s, sparking rumours they had slept together – but now Stipe is speaking out to clear up the speculation. Read more here

Jared Leto Pays Tribute To A Legend

Mardi Gras — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:15:57 +0000

30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto has once again combined his musical and theatrical skills, this time in a tribute to Kurt Cobain. In a post to his official blog, Leto showed off a video in which he performs several Nirvana songs dressed to look like the late grunge icon. Read more here

Anniversary Of Cobain's Suicide

Mardi Gras — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:51:17 +0000

The man that changed music…. On this day in 1994, Kurt Cobain committed suicide at his Seattle home. Cobain’s body wasn’t discovered until April 8, by an electrician who had arrived to install a security system, who initially believed that Cobain was asleep. Read more here Such a shame to see what can happen to [...]

I Hate Being Sick For The Holidays

Scott Ronson — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:16:32 +0000

Another week starts and wouldn’t you know, I am sick. I know it is from all the parents that work here. There little dismounts go to school, get sick, bring it home then Mom and Dad come to work and spread there virus. STAY HOME PARENTS!!!!!!!!!!!! The last thing i want to say is i saw this on [...]