Nirvana

As you probably know, this is a fan site for Nirvana. Here is some of the story:1985: Kurt Cobain is vocalist/guitarist on all sessions. His band Fecal Matter has a recording session at Mari Earl’s house (Kurt’s aunt) in Seattle, Washington. They record songs: Sound of Dentage, Bambi Slaughter, Laminated Effect, Spank Thru, Buffy’s Pregnant, Downer, Class of ’86, Blathers Log, Instramental, and six other untitled songs, instrumentals, and sound collages. The drums and bass for this band is Dale Crover.1987: Nirvana plays their first public performance at a house party in Raymond, Washington1988: January- Nirvana has a rehearsal at Dale Crover’s house in Aberdeen, Washington. They play songs: Love Buzz, Downer, Mexican Seafood, Pen Cap Chew, Spank Thru, Floyd the Barber, White Lace and Strange, Hairspray Queen, Anorexorcist, If You Must, Mrs. Butterworth, Gypsies, Tramps, Thieves, and also two other untitled songs. Drums: Aaron Burckhard March 19- Nirvana performs at the Community World Theater in Tacoma, Washington, with Dave Foster on drums. June 11, 30, July 16- Nirvana has recording/mixing sessions for Reciprocal Recording in Seattle, Washington. Songs include: Blandset, Love Buzz, Big Cheese, Mr. Moustache, Sifting (instrumental), Blew, Floyd the Barber, and Spank Thru. They announce that their last and final name is Nirvana1989: June- Nirvana releases their first U.S. edition of “Bleach” June 22- Nirvana has their U.S. tour, with the second guitarist being Jason Everman, and on drums Chad Channing. August 20, 28- Recording/mixing with Reciprocal Recording in Seattle, Washington, songs: Where Did You Sleep Last Night?, Grey Goose, Ain’t It A Shame, They Hung Him on a Cross, with drummer Mark Pickerel. September 28- Nirvana’s US tour begins in Uptown Bar in Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 23- Nirvana’s first European tour begins in Riverside in Newcastle, UK.1990: January 2-3- Nirvana records Sappy. February 9- US tour begins September 25- Kurt solo live radio performance. He plays songs Opinion, Lithium, Dumb, Been A Son. September- Single release of Sliver. October 11- Dave Grohl’s first show with Nirvana; Dave Grohl becomes the official drummer for Nirvana and for all following performances.1991: April 17- First performance of Smells Like Teen Spirit. September 10- Smells Like Teen Spirit single release. September 24- Nevermind album release.1992: First week that Nevermind is released, it hits #1 on The US sales charts. March 3- Come As You Are single release. April 7- Following songs are recorded: Curmudgeon, Oh The Guilt, Return of the Rat. July 21- Lithium single release. October 26- Following songs are recorded: Dumb, Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle, Pennyroyal Tea, Rape Me, Radio Friendly Unit Shifter, Tourettes, Jam. December 15- Intesticide album release.1993: January 19-21- Demo recording session, songs include: Heart-Shaped Box (then titled Heart-Shaped Coffin), Scentless Apprentice, Milk It, Moist Vagina, I Hate Myself and I Want to Die, Gallons of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through The Strip, The Other Improv, Dave’s Meat Song, Seasons in the Sun. January 23- Nirvana plays at the Hollywood Rock Festival at the Apoetose Stadium (in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). September 21- In Utero is released October 18- In Utero tour begins at the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, Arizona.1994: April 5- Kurt Cobain commits suicide. April 7- Kurt Cobain’s body is found in his house.Profile Edited by MPS MySpace Editor 2.0