Nirvana FAQ: All That's Left to Know about the Most Important Band of the 1990s
Автор:John D. Luerssen Год: 2014 Издание:Backbeat Books Страниц: 446 ISBN: 9781617134500 NIRVANA FAQ traces the band from its genesis to its end. Founded by friends Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, Nirvana had a rocky start and a succession of drummers, but by the end of 1990, its debut album, Bleach, had garnered international attention and the groups sixth drummer, Dave Grohl, had joined the fold. Following its mentors Sonic Youth to Geffen Records, Nirvana had hoped for modest success. Instead came unexpected wealth and fame on the strength of 1991s Nevermind and its iconic, breakthrough single Smells Like Teen Spirit. Success didnt sit well with Cobain, who began to numb the stresses of rock stardom with heroin. Despite 1993s hit album In Utero, Cobains unhappiness became increasingly apparent. His suicide in April 1994 shocked the music world and put an end to a band at the height of its popularity. NIRVANA FAQ answers such questions as, What guitar teacher did Cobain and Novoselic have in common? Where did Cobain record his first demo? What was the cause of his...
