Mark Yarm's Blog, page 743
October 4, 2011
Win a signed copy of Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge (day 2)
Today's Facebook contest: Come up with an awesome name for an imaginary grunge band!
Green River perform "Baby Help Me Forget"...
Green River perform "Baby Help Me Forget" (originally by Mr. Epp and the Calculations, Green River singer Mark Arm's first band) at Seattle's Lincoln Arts Center in 1984.* From a collection of rare Seattle scene YouTube videos posted by nearSeattle84. (H/T Easy Street Blog)
*Most likely in August or September of that year, according to this page.
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thedivineinvasion:
'My Little Piece Of Kurt' by...
'My Little Piece Of Kurt' by Megan Kelso
Original artwork, ink drawing on 11" x 14" paper
Auction ends 10/10/11
As seen in the Quiet Rrriot exhibit at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery this summer. Benefit auction for the family of Dylan Williams — click the image to go to the auction listing.
October 3, 2011
nirvananews:
To honor this musician's impact on the sound of...
To honor this musician's impact on the sound of contemporary rock, Gibson USA presents the Krist Novoselic Signature RD Bass, an instrument primed with unparalleled playability and powerful contemporary tones, all dressed in an alternative style that countless modern bassists will appreciate. Finished in Ebony Black nitrocellulose lacquer, the distinctive lines of the RD body shape cut a figure that definitely stands out from the crowd, too. Read More.
"I played Gibson...
Win a signed copy of Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge (day 1)
Hey, all! This week, I'll be giving away one signed copy of Everybody Loves Our Town per day (Monday through Friday). I apologize, but these giveaways are open to U.S. residents only. Enter today's contest at the ELOT Facebook page.
October 1, 2011
Pearl Jam play Pink Floyd's "Mother" on Late...
Pearl Jam play Pink Floyd's "Mother" on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
September 30, 2011
Kurt Cobain's no-bake cookie recipe!
Blogger Laura Leebove tried out the Nirvana frontman's no-bake cookie recipe, as found in his Journals. Her verdict: "Strangely enough, they do not have peanut butter in them, like every other no-bake cookie I have ever made or eaten, but I assure you they are still just as fudgy and gooey as the ones that do." Read all about it at Laura's Eating the Beats blog. (H/T Pop Candy)
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" (8-bit version)
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" (8-bit version)
