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Dave Grohl Loves That Many Kids Today Go Through a ‘Nirvana Phase’

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

Dave Grohl is well aware of the reach of Nirvana on generations that have followed the band’s existence. As expected, he’s very grateful.

Grohl, Krist Novoselic and producer Steve Albini recently sat down with Conan O’Brien for his podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend. The trio gathered for the 30th anniversary of In Utero, Nirvana’s final studio album.

Grohl, a father of three, said during the chat, “What I’ve realized is that kids these days, there’s like a window between the ages of 10 and 13 or maybe 11 and 14, where almost every kid goes through a Nirvana phase.”

He then reasons why this happens and concludes that it has less to do with Nirvana sonically and more to do with the content of the lyrics.

” … I think it means the same thing today to those kids that it meant when we released it, ” says Grohl. He notes he considers this “the coolest thing.”


In Utero Reissue

The 30th anniversary reissue of In Utero came out on Oct. 27. The reissue is available in a variety of digital and physical formats. The physical formats include:

-a 1LP and 10″ vinyl set
-a 2CD deluxe set
-a 5CD super deluxe set
-an 8LP super deluxe set

The super deluxe sets feature 72 tracks, with 53 of them being previously unreleased. The unreleased tracks feature two full In Utero-era concerts: A 1993 show recorded in Los Angeles and a 1994 show recorded in Seattle, which was Nirvana’s final performance in their hometown.

In addition to the unreleased tracks, the In Utero super deluxe box sets also feature the following:

-a 48-page hardcover book with unreleased photos
-a 20-page newly designed fanzine
-a Los Angeles tour poster lithograph by hot rod artist Coop
-replicas of the 1993 record store promo Angel mobile
-three gig fliers
-two ticket stubs for Los Angeles and Seattle
-an All-Access tour laminate
-four cloth sticky tour backstage passes: Press, Photo, After Show, and Local Crew.

The In Utero reissue is available here.

 

Kurt Cobain: 6 Pieces of Memorabilia That Sold Big at Auction

  • His Hair

    Let’s start with the weirdest (and grossest) piece of Cobain memorabilia that sold in recent years. In May 2021, Iconic Auctions sold six strands of the late Nirvana frontman’s hair for $14,145. Proceeds from the auction went to The Crew Nation Global Relief Fund for crew workers that were unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    Per the item’s listing, “Supremely rare presentation of six strands of Kurt Cobain’s hair. Unique presentation on a 8.5” x 11” sheet includes six strands of Cobain’s blonde hair, the largest measuring approximately 2.5,” and housed in a small card with plastic overlay 1.75” x 2.” This one-of-a-kind artifact is entirely fresh-to-market, and accompanied by an impeccable lineage of provenance including images of Kurt posing with the woman who cut this hair, scissors in hand, and a fantastic shot of the hair actually being cut! The lucky friend who trimmed the Nirvana frontman’s iconic blonde locks, was an early confidant, Tessa Osbourne, who cut his hair in 1989—well prior to his “Nevermind” breakthrough—whilst on the “Bleach” Tour.”

  • A Used Paper Plate

    Not far behind his hair is a used paper plate. (Seriously, we wish we were kidding!) In May 2019, Julien’s Auctions sold a used paper plate Cobain wrote a set list on for a 1990 Nirvana show at the 9:30 nightclub in Washington, D.C. The winning bid? $22,400!

  • Cobain's Blockbuster Video Card

    Here’s one that’ll hit you right in the nostalgia: In 2017, Julien’s Auctions sold Cobain’s Blockbuster Video card. The card was issued at a Los Angeles store location located at 1508 North Orange Grove. The card was estimated to sell for between $400-$600. It ended up selling for $2,187.50.

  • Cobain's Cardigan from 'MTV Unplugged'

    Cobain’s olive-green mohair cardigan he wore during the band’s now-legendary appearance on MTV Unplugged sold via Julien’s Auctions in October 2019. It sold for a whopping $334,000. That winning bid made it the most expensive sweater to ever be sold at auction. Julien’s Auctions originally estimated that the Cobain sweater would sell for between $200,000-$300,000.

  • The 1969 Fender Mustang Competition Lake Placid blue finish electric guitar used in the 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' music video

    Originally estimated to sell between $600,000-$800,000, this unique piece of rock/music video history ended up selling for $4.5 million in May 2022. The electric guitar was yet another piece of Cobain memorabilia sold by Julien’s Auctions.

    Per a press release from Julien’s Auctions, “The guitar was acquired by The Jim Irsay Collection in Indianapolis in a bidding war among collectors and bidders all across the globe who participated live at the Hard Rock Cafe® New York, online at juliensauctions.com and on the phone…In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Cobain family is donating a portion of the proceeds of the legendary guitar and select Kurt Cobain items to Kicking The Stigma, the Irsays’ initiative to raise awareness about mental health disorders and remove the stigma associated with these illnesses.”

  • The 1959 Martin D-18E Acoustic-Electric guitar Cobain played on 'MTV Unplugged'

    Last, but certainly not least, is this truly historic piece of Cobain memorabilia. In June 2020, Julien’s Auctions sold the 1959 Martin D-18E Acoustic-Electric guitar Cobain played on MTV Unplugged. The guitar was estimated to sell for $1 million, but it ended up going for $6.01 million!

    In the process, it set the following records: World’s Most Expensive Guitar, World’s Most Expensive Acoustic Guitar, World’s Most Expensive Martin Guitar, World’s Most Expensive Piece of Memorabilia and World’s Most Expensive Nirvana Memorabilia.

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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