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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 »

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 »

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 »

Scream Battle Their 'Demons' With Former Drummer Dave Grohl's Help

Peter Stahl, vocalist of legendary D.C. hardcore band Scream discusses their new album, his lengthy career and former drummer Dave Grohl. ... Read More »

Against Me!'s Tom Gabel Calls Nirvana Producer Butch Vig a 'Mentor'

Against Me!'s Tom Gabel chats with Spinner about trying his hand at producing and how Nirvana producer Butch Vig became his unofficial mentor. ... Read More »

Nirvana's Krist Novoselic to Perform at 'Nevermind' Tribute Concert in Seattle

Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic is among a cast of Seattle musicians who will perform ‘Nevermind’ in its entirety to celebrate the record’s 20th anniversary. ... Read More »

Lollapalooza at 20: The Most Memorable Moments in the Festival's History

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Lollapalooza, the ... 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 »

Nirvana's 'Nevermind' Gets 20th Anniversary Release

A special edition of Nirvana's landmark 1991 album 'Nevermind' is being released on September 19, 20 years after grunge's defining record hit stores. ... 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 »

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl on Being Bon Jovi & How Nirvana 'F---ed Up' the Underground

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl on the band's old-school approach to 'Wasting Light,' why he feels like Jon Bon Jovi and how Nirvana 'f---ed up' the underground rock scene. ... Read More »