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Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ by recreating the famous cover art using GPS tracking.Pete Stokes, a national parks project manager, cycled about 150km on a single-speed bike through the streets of Adelaide, using exercise tracker Strava to sketch the outline of the swimming baby featured on the 1991 album’s artwork.Speaking to The Guardian, Stokes, who regularly imposes pictures over mapping software through cycling, said the Nirvana baby took about eight hours to complete with bakery stops in

Courtney Love has given her first bespoke interview on Nirvana’s 1991 album ‘Nevermind’, talking candidly about the genre-defining grunge release in celebration of its 30th anniversary.Speaking to the Los Angeles Times on Friday (September 24), Love – who was married to Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain from 1992 until his death in 1994 – said she was “very firmly in the club that says ‘In Bloom’ should have been the first single from the album”, rather than ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’.The latter was

Manic Street Preachers‘ Jame Dean Bradfield has discussed the importance of Nirvana‘s ‘Nevermind’ as the genre-defining album celebrates its 30th anniversary.The iconic LP, which was released on September 24, 1991 and featured hit singles such as ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ and ‘Come As You Are’, saw Nirvana – comprising Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic – bring alternative music into the mainstream, inspiring legions of music fans and three generations of musicians along the way.One

who was the naked baby on the iconic cover of Nirvana’s 1991 album “Nevermind” wants to bar the band from using the image on 30th anniversary editions of the classic disc.

Nirvana are about to release a 30th anniversary edition of their classic album ‘Nevermind’, however Spencer Elden – who posed as the swimming naked baby on the cover – wants his image censored on the reissue.Elden, now 30, is currently suing the band’s surviving members and Kurt Cobain’s estate, among other individuals and entities.

Biffy Clyro‘s Simon Neil has recalled the impact that Nirvana‘s genre-defining second album, ‘Nevermind’, has had on him and the rest of the band on its 30th anniversary.The iconic LP, which was released on September 24, 1991 and featured hit singles such as ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ and ‘Come As You Are’, saw Nirvana – comprising Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic – bring alternative music into the mainstream, inspiring legions of music fans and three generations of musicians along the

Sigrid has discussed the inspiration of Nirvana‘s ‘Nevermind’ on her musical evolution.The legendary 1991 album turns 30 today (September 24), and the Norwegian pop star was among a host of artists, including The Killers, Lorde, St. Vincent and Biffy Clyro, to speak to NME about their love for the album and celebrate the anniversary.“‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ was the first song I ever covered when I was in seventh grade,” Sigrid told NME.

Nirvana have announced a special reissue of ‘Nevermind’ to mark the iconic album’s 30th anniversary.The band’s landmark LP was released on September 24, 1991 and featured hit singles such as ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ and ‘Come As You Are’.It is set to be remastered from the original half-inch stereo analog tapes to high-resolution 192kHz 24-bit for a series of reissues, which will be released on November 12.These include super deluxe editions, which feature four complete live shows that document

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has hailed the impact of Nirvana‘s ‘Nevermind’, calling it “one of the best hard-punk-fusion-pop albums of all time”.The rocker was speaking ahead of the landmark LP’s 30th anniversary tomorrow (September 24).“I had heard some dubbed copies of some of the Sub Pop 7-inches that they had released, so I was aware of Nirvana before they set off their nuclear bomb,” he told Consequence Of Sound.

Dave Grohl has looked back on writing Nirvana‘s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’, explaining that the band initially thought it was just “another cool song”.The Foo Fighters frontman spoke about the classic single as part of NME‘s ‘Nevermind at 30’ track-by-track feature, which also sees the likes of The Killers, Lorde, St.

BBC Music are making 30 years of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ album with a new film about the group’s time in the UK, as well as a series of special programmes.A statement from the BBC explains that the programming schedule “will explore the music of the album in depth, as well as taking a broader look at what made Nirvana one of the most significant bands in rock history.”Some of the programmes include a new film documentary for BBC Two – When Nirvana Came To Britain, featuring contributions from

Nirvana, Dave Grohl played drums for Washington D.C. hardcore band Scream.

Nirvana‘s ‘Nevermind’ cover, is likely to have his lawsuit dismissed.Elden, now 30, is suing the band’s surviving members and Kurt Cobain’s estate, among other individuals and entities.

Nirvana, wants the album art altered for any future re-releases, his lawyer says.It was revealed yesterday (August 25) that Elden, now 30, is suing the band’s surviving members and Kurt Cobain’s estate, among other individuals and entities.

The child star of Nirvana's 1991 album Nevermind artwork is suing the band for child sexual exploitation. Spencer Elden filed legal action against the band, Kurt Cobain’s widow Courtney Love, and multiple record labels, in a Californian district court on Monday, per TMZ.

Dave Grohl has said that listening to Nirvana‘s album ‘In Utero’ “makes [his] skin crawl”.The Foo Fighters frontman spoke of his previous band’s third and final studio effort (released in 1993) for an updated version of his 2011 biography, This Is A Call: The Life And Times Of Dave Grohl.A 10th anniversary edition of the book, which was written by Paul Brannigan, is due to arrive next month.During a new extract first shared by Louder, Grohl explained: “[‘In Utero’] captured a moment in time for

Nirvana’s surviving members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, and the estate of Kurt Cobain, have been sued by Spencer Elden, who as a baby appeared on the cover of their iconic 1991 album ‘Nevermind’.As TMZ reports and according to legal documents uploaded by Pitchfork, Elden has sued the above parties as well as ‘Nevermind’ album artwork photographer Kirk Weddle and designer Robert Fisher; the labels responsible for the album’s release, including Universal Music and Geffen Records; and Nirvana’s

filed a lawsuit against Kurt Cobain’s estate and the band’s surviving members, saying the grunge pioneers violated federal child pornography statutes and sexually exploited him.Eldon also said he has suffered “lifelong damage” from having his naked body plastered on the triple-diamond selling album, and claims neither he nor his guardians consented to the naked photoshoot, according to the federal suit.The band, photographer, and record labels “intentionally marketed Spencer’s child pornography

Metallica fan Kurt Cobain was.Speaking to Classic Rock Magazine,  Hammett looked back on the release of ‘The Black Album’ (1991) and its subsequent impact as the record nears its 30th anniversary (Nirvana released their seminal second album ‘Nevermind’ that same year).“Kurt Cobain came to one of our shows in Seattle, on the Black Album tour,” he said. “I knew Kurt kind of well, and I hung out with him quite a bit.

Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Blood Sugar Sex Magik” and Soundgarden’s “Badmotorfinger” — now considered classic albums of the era — all came out on the very same day: Sept.

Kurt Cobain’s childhood home in Aberdeen, Washington has been formally recognised as a historical landmark, with plans to immortalise its original form reportedly “90 to 95 per cent” complete.The legendary Nirvana frontman lived in the house, built in 1923 according to Washington’s public registry, from 1968 to 1984 – just ten years before his passing at age 27.Rolling Stone reported yesterday (July 30) that the house has officially been approved by Washington’s Department of Archaeology and

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Nirvana‘s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ by Malia J will open Marvel‘s Black Widow.In an interview with Consequence, the performer said that she was contacted by Marvel in 2020 in the hopes of using her 2015 cover of the song.“We honestly thought it was a joke and didn’t immediately respond,” she said.

Dave Grohl has admitted to “ripping off” some of disco’s great drummers for his parts on Nirvana‘s legendary ‘Nevermind’.As part of an interview with Pharrell Williams on Grohl’s new Paramount+ series From Cradle to Stage, Grohl spoke of his admiration for disco drummers from The Gap Band, Cameo, Chic and more.“I can’t read music. I couldn’t then, and I still can’t now,” Grohl told Pharrell.

Nirvana‘s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ has surpassed a huge one billion streams on Spotify, only months before the band’s game-changing 1991 album ‘Nevermind’ celebrates its 30th anniversary.The iconic track appeared on Nirvana’s second album and helped usher in a new wave of grunge and alternative rock dominance .It now joins more than 150 tracks that make up Spotify’s Billions Club, which is largely comprised of landmark hits such as Queen‘s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘Another One Bites The Dust’ and

Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has teased a potential reissue of ‘Nevermind’ to celebrate its 30th anniversary later this year.Novoselic was speaking alongside drummer Dave Grohl in a new interview with Uncut as part of their look back at ‘Nevermind’, which will celebrate 30 years in September.“We’re going to have the 30-year ‘Nevermind’, but we’re still putting it together,” Novoselic teased of the forthcoming reissue, which he hinted will feature rare material.

Courtney Love has apologised to Dave Grohl and Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor after making a series of claims on Instagram.The Hole singer hit out at Dave Grohl over an apparent Nirvana royalties agreement and accused Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor of “systemic” child abuse in a since-deleted Instagram post on June 13.Taking aim at the former, with whom Love previously buried the hatchet after a long-running feud, she addressed an alleged dispute over Nirvana’s royalties.“Three months before I

Dave Grohl has recalled how he and his Nirvana bandmates didn’t expect their album ‘Nevermind’ to become a roaring success following its release in September 1991.Grohl was speaking in a new interview with Uncut as part of their look back at ‘Nevermind’, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in September.Recalling how Nirvana underestimated the subsequently huge impact of ‘Nevermind’ ahead of its release, Grohl said he remembered getting feedback from friends who heard the album and would

Observer, along with other items that once belonged to Cobain.The musician’s personal belongings are scarce, so when they do appear at auctions, they sell for a pretty penny. In 2019, Cobain’s sweater from his final photoshoot with Nirvana sold for $75,000 and his “MTV Unplugged” guitar went for $6 million.

Courtney Love has hit out at Dave Grohl over an apparent Nirvana royalties agreement, as well as accusing Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor of “systemic” child abuse.The explosive allegations were made in a since-deleted Instagram post last night (June 13) in which Love opened up about her experiences of the #MeToo movement.“Here’s a few receipts from some mega aggressions I’ve had to deal with, make myself small for, stop righteous lawsuits over, (‘we are not doormats’ my sponsor always quotes to

Dave Grohl has revealed that Nirvana‘s surviving members have recorded “really cool” new music together – but it’s unlikely to ever see the light of day.In a new interview with Howard Stern, Grohl revealed how he and bassist Krist Novoselic, along with Nirvana touring guitarist and Foo Fighters member Pat Smear, still meet up for jam sessions which occasionally result in the creation of new tracks.“Krist Novoselic is a pilot, he flies his own plane… he lives up in the Pacific Northwest and

Kurt Cobain‘s hair have been sold for $14,145 (£10,005) at auction.The late Nirvana frontman had his hair snipped by a fan and friend Tessa Osbourne in Birmingham, England in 1989 while his band was touring ‘Bleach’.

Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic are among those donating to a GoFundMe page for Nirvana‘s former publicist Susie Tennant.As detailed in a statement from her family on the fundraising page, Tennant is struggling with rising hospital bills and “symptoms of early onset Alzheimer’s and dementia”.Organised by former Sub Pop employee Steve Manning, the statement reads: “We’ve continued working with Susie’s doctors since our last check in.

Kurt Cobain‘s hair are being auctioned off along with items from Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and more.The late Nirvana frontman’s blonde locks will go under the hammer as part of the ‘Amazing Music Auction’, which kicks off today (May 6) via Iconic Auctions.According to the company’s official listing, the strands come from a haircut Cobain had back in 1989 while he was out on the road in support of Nirvana’s debut studio album, ‘Bleach’.“This one-of-a-kind artifact is entirely fresh-to-market, and

Nirvana for copyright infringement.A suit filed by Jocelyn Susan Bundy alleges that Nirvana have been using an image created by Scott-Giles on their merchandise without permission since 1997.Scott-Giles is best known for having produced several academic books on heraldry in the 1950s and 1960sThe image in question is a map of the circles of hell as described by 14th century writer Dante Alighieri in the Inferno section of his epic poem The Divine Comedy, which has appeared on Nirvana-branded

Kurt Cobain’s ‘The Last Session’ photoshoot is to be sold as a Non Fungible Token (NFT).The photoshoot, took place just a few months before the Nirvana frontman’s death in 1994.Photographer Jesse Frohman today (April 28) launched a website to auction more than 100 pictures from that day as an NFT.