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Seattle News Outlet Unveils Previously Unpublished Photos of Kurt Cobain Death Scene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

Nirvana 'Nevermind' Producer Butch Vig Reveals New Details on Recording of Iconic Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:40:40 +0000

Nirvana's 'Nevermind' is arguably the most impactful rock album of the last 25 years. Its legend speaks for itself, selling over 30 million copies worldwide thanks to grunge masterpieces such as 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' 'Come As You Are,' 'Drain You' and 'In Bloom.' You may think you've attained all the 'Nevermind' knowledge ever made public, but there are some new tidbits from producer Butch Vig and frontman Kurt Cobain that may deepen your understanding of the album.

Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte Recreates Nirvana's 'Nevermind' Album Cover

Chad Childers — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:51:48 +0000

If imitation is the ultimate sign of flattery, then Nirvana's 'Nevermind' album cover has to be one of the most beloved images in pop culture history. The iconic artwork has been replicated many times over the years, and Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is the latest to pay tribute, recreating the image for 'ESPN The Magazine's new music issue.

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 [...]

Nirvana Musical …? Courtney Love Say It Isn't So!

Yta von G — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:58:24 +0000

So guess what Courtney’s new idea is? Courtney Love and Sam Lufty (Britney Spears former manager / assistant who works with Love) are saying that there is a special project being thought of. Apparently, a Nirvana musical (yeah, I know…) “[We] are currently working on a possible motion picture or Broadway musical based on the [...]

How To Wake Up A Kid – Teresa's Aww! of the Day [VIDEO]

Teresa Provencio — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:23:32 +0000

Kids are cute when they are asleep, like little angels. But this kid wakes up rocking! If this three year old lived in El Paso, he would be KLAQ listener! He starts air drumming the minute he hears Nirvana’s “Breed”, then starts lipsynching! I guess some kids are just born to rock!

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 [...]

Five Essential Nirvana Live Performances

Tree Riddle — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:26:25 +0000

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April 5, 2012 marks eighteen years that the world has been without the influential Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. His words and music changed the world as we knew it in the early 90's and to pay tribute, we take a look a

My Favorite Dave Grohl Cameos! [Videos]

Mardi Gras — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:38:34 +0000

You gotta love yourself some Dave Grohl! From Nirvana, to The Foo Fighters, and everything in between, everything that Dave Grohl touches, turns to gold!

He's a jokster, prankster and all around funny guy! He does cameos every once and a while from movies to voice-overs for animated shows.

Check out some of my fav clips from Mr. Foo Fighter himself, Dave Grohl!

Favorite Nirvana Song – Readers Poll

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:01:22 +0000

Today (Feb. 20, 2012) would have marked the 45th birthday of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, a man who changed the face of music in the early ’90s and whose influence is still heard on rock radio today.

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.

Weekend CD Feature – September 17 and 18, 2011

Johnnie Walker — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:51:02 +0000

The KLAQ Weekend CD feature begins Saturday night (Sunday morning) at 1am with the first two CDs, and then continues Sunday night at midnight with the second two! Enjoy! Buy on iTunes & Amazon Ringtones 1. Skillet - Awake 2. Nirvana - Nevermind 3. Saving Abel - Miss America 4. Van Halen - Best of [...]

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

Miley Cyrus Covers Nirvana's, "Smells Like Teen Spirit". Please Punch Me! [Video]

Mardi Gras — Thu, 05 May 2011 01:04:51 +0000

I’m sure Kurt isn’t too happy with her…she’ll see him in hell! Cobain must be spinning in his grave as Miley Cyrus ironically covers the Nirvana classic “Smells Like Teen Spirit Read more here If you had a chance to tell her something about this song, what would it be?

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 [...]