Today is the Super Bowl. The day when we celebrate what it means to be American. We eat, drink, watch sports and pass out. Here’s our pre-game warm-up for all you Seahawk fans.
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Twenty years have passed since the death of Kurt Cobain. That’s four times longer than the ever brief career of Nirvana. In that period of time, Kurt Cobain’s legend has grown. His antics have been intensified. His creative vision has become iconic. As they say, Immortality is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. In 1991, Nirvana was the right band at the right time.
As legendary as Cobain has become in the lore of rock n roll, there remains a strong resistance against him and the quality of his music. He’s been called overrated, generic, and untalented. I don’t think any other artist out there who is loved and admired by millions is as hated as much as Cobain is. The question I always wonder…is why?
It’s one thing to not like the music of Nirvana. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Music is a personal journey and everyone’s journey takes them somewhere different. What I don’t understand is how many people will flat out deny that Nirvana is influential, groundbreaking or an important part of rock history. I think most people’s adversity to Cobain is because everything about him was the complete opposite of what a rock star should be. He dressed like he was broke. He sang out of tune. His lyrics were abstract. He championed Boston and Black Flag in the same breath. He did all the wrong things to become a rock star, yet, he became the biggest of his generation. He refused to conform and by being an individual, he rose above the masses.
To those who stand in the way individualism, who scream that the path most traveled is the path to success, that conformity is comfort, they will never understand why Cobain belongs next to John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix or Bob Dylan. But because they don’t understand is the reason they will never have the power to decide.
Below is a list of some songs you may not know featuring Kurt’s presence. But Kurt’s influence is heard everywhere. From Green Day and Tori Amos to The White Stripes and Weezer to of all people, Miley Cyrus. Whether we like it or not, Cobain shaped our world and his spirit lives on in all of us.
Here are 11 Unknown Kurt Cobain Tracks:
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Last night I saw Paul McCartney perform live on Hollywood Blvd. It was a surreal event with the streets closed down and a giant stage in the middle of the road. This was the first of two live concerts for the Jimmy Kimmel show. Monday night featured Sir Paul while Tuesday night would host Justin Timberlake. I was the only one in my office who made the walk down to see Paul perform live. Everyone else in the office chose to wait and see Justin Timberlake the next night. When talking about Paul, there was even one girl in my office who said, “I don’t even know any of his songs.” It wasn’t until we had to explain to her that he used to sing for the Beatles that she finally acknowledged that she “guesses” she knows who he is. After squeezing my way onto a balcony overlooking the street I was treated to one of the greatest rock n roll artists of all time…for free. Perks of working in Hollywood. One of the most amazing moments of the night was during “Hey Jude.” Now if you’ve never been to Hollywood Blvd. then let me explain to you that it’s an amalgam of tourists, Angelenos, amateur hip hop artists trying to sell their rap CDs, bums, crazy drug addicts, and street people dressed up like your favorite movie personalities like Marilyn Monroe and Chewbacca. When “Hey Jude” started playing, everyone was singing along: the rich, the poor, and the guy dressed like Jack Sparrow. This one song transcended every era, every nationality, every walk of life. It is bigger than iconic. It defines iconic. This ordinary man wrote a song that every man, woman, and child knows. This song is a piece of our lives. It is a piece of us. It is a part of the tapestry of our universe. This is the power one song has to bind us together
Here are the 11 Best Songs By Nirvana:
As difficult as it was to narrow down David Bowie’s career to 111 songs, this list might actually be harder. I honestly believe Dave Grohl has been featured on more albums than David Bowie. Though many of his appearances may be simmered down by some to a mere session drummer guest spot, there’s a distinguishable energy on many of the songs where Grohl leaves his mark. The new album is no different…not to mention…he directed a movie. I was talking to my friend about the new album. For some reason, he didn’t realize who he was…finally after five minutes of explaining he said, “Oh, you mean the guy from Nirvana.” No wonder he does as much shit as he does. Go Dave.
The 11 Best Songs With Dave Grohl That Are Not Nirvana or Foo Fighters Songs:
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