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Nirvana FAQ : all that's left to know about the most important band of the 1990s / John D. Luerssen.
- Title
- Nirvana FAQ : all that's left to know about the most important band of the 1990s / John D. Luerssen.
- Author
- Luerssen, John D.
- Publication
- Milwaukee, WI : Backbeat Books, 2014.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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| Text | Request in advance | ML421.N57 L84 2014 | Off-site |
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- Description
- xvi, 428 pages; 23 cm.
- Summary
- 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 first arrest? How was second guitarist Jason Everman hired and fired? What was the name of Grohls first band, and where did he meet Cobain and Novoselic? Who is Teen Spirit about? How did Nirvanas war with Guns N Roses begin? And much more.
- Series Statement
- FAQ series
- Uniform Title
- FAQ series (Applause Theatre & Cinema Books (Firm))
- Alternative Title
- Nirvana frequently asked questions
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Biographie.
- Biographies
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- ISBN
- 9781617134500 (paperback)
- 1617134503 (paperback)
- LCCN
- ^^2014003409
- OCLC
- 869552483
- SCSB-11507766
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library