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Rock the Vote: 20 Musicians Turned Politicians

Many musicians have tried to bridge the gap between public performance and public service, most recently Youssou N'Dour. So we've compiled a list of 20 musicians who left the stage to run for office. ... Read More »

Thanksgiving for Rock Fans: What We're Thankful for This Year

While 2011 has been far from a perfect year for music, there are a few things we're thankful for here at Spinner... ... Read More »

Guess This Famous Rock Star

Seth Poppel/Yearbook Library Though they spend most of their time in the spotlight looking ... Read More »

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 »

Stream 144 Consecutive Performances of Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'

Robert Sorbo, AP Smell that? It's teen spirit -- and a whole lot of it. Tonight, as part of ... Read More »

'Nevermind' the Chatter -- Critics and Famous Fans Reflect on Nirvana Classic

Paul Bergen, Redferns "Blah, blah, 'Nevermind,' blah, blah, blah," -- the Internet. With ... Read More »

Most Memorable 'Saturday Night Live' Music Performances

This Saturday, Sept. 24, marks the start of 'Saturday Night Live''s 36th season, so we're looking back at 'SNL'’s most memorable music performances. ... 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 »

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 »