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12-Hour 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Marathon Boasts Indie Rockers, Rappers + Klezmer

Oct. 1 marked the sixth annual Nuit Blanche in Toronto, which featured the much-hyped 'A Brief History of Rebellion,' or, to many, 'The 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Thing.' ... Read More »

Nirvana's 'Nevermind' Anniversary: The Best and Worst Tributes to Kurt & Co.

Spinner examines the best and worst tributes to Nirvana's 'Nevermind' in honor of its 20th anniversary. ... Read More »

'Nevermind' Originality: What Influenced (And Was Influenced By) Nirvana's Classic

On the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's 'Nevermind,' we look at five albums that influenced, as well as five that were influenced by, the classic 1991 collection. ... Read More »

Nirvana's Unreleased 'Nevermind' Tracks Streaming Now

The forthcoming reissue of 'Nevermind' will include three previously unreleased Nirvana tracks, which is sure to send pre-orders through the roof. ... Read More »

Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' to be Performed 144 Times by F---ed Up + Others

The 2011 edition of the Scotiabank Nuit Blanche art festival on Oct. 1 will see 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' performed 144 consecutive times by Nirvana nerds. ... Read More »

Eddie Vedder Recalls 'Incredibly Emotional' Moment With Kurt Cobain in 'Pearl Jam 20'

Kevin Mazur, WireImage Of all the footage journalist-turned-director Cameron Crowe ... Read More »

Kurt Cobain Wanted to Start a Petting Zoo Like Michael Jackson's -- Exclusive Excerpt From New Oral History of Grunge

Journalist Mark Yarm's 'Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge' is an authoritative look inside the famed genre that features exclusive insight from the musicians, industry figures, fans and others who experienced it firsthand. In the excerpt below, Yarm's interviewees discuss Nirvana's first performance on 'SNL,' Kurt Cobain's surprising similarities to Michael Jackson and the rocker's early struggles with heroin. ... Read More »

Quit Your Day Job: 20 Rockers and Their Pre-Fame Gigs

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Jon Stewart to Sit Down With Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic for 'Town Hall With Nirvana'

Jon Stewart will be taking part in the 'Townhall With Nirvana' program on SiriusXM's 'Lithium' station. ... Read More »

Kurt Cobain Bridge Resolution Rejected by Aberdeen Council, Angry Citizens

Kurt Cobain will not get a bridge named in his honor after the Aberdeen City Council rejected the resolution 10-1. ... Read More »

Kurt Cobain May Be Honored With Bridge Dedication in His Hometown

Kurt Cobain's hometown of Aberdeen, Wa., is mulling whether to honor him by naming a famous bridge in his honor ... Read More »

Buzzcocks' Steve Diggle Recalls Doing Kurt Cobain's Cocaine on Final Nirvana Tour

Buzzcocks singer-guitarist Steve Diggle talks to Spinner about 'A Different Compilation,' and reminisces about being on tour with Nirvana in 1994 shortly before Kurt Cobain killed himself. ... Read More »

R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Tried to Save Kurt Cobain's Life With Collaboration

R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe has spoken of his efforts to help save doomed Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain from his heroin addiction by attempting to record with the troubled star. ... Read More »

15 Rock Stars Who Died at 27 Years Old

Between 1969 and 1971, the world lost Janis Joplin, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix. All four rockers died at the age of 27, joining what fans would later dub the 27 Club. ... Read More »

Nirvana's 'Hormoaning' EP Getting Rereleased on Record Store Day

Nirvana's limited-edition EP ‘Hormoaning’ was insanely sought after in its heyday back when ‘Nevermind’ was merely just a cause celebré. ... Read More »

Small Black Look to Hip-Hop for Sonic Guidance

Not every 20-something male music fan raised in the suburbs spent his formative years sulking along with Kurt Cobain. ... Read More »