Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore initially quit guitar lessons
Back in the day, Sonic Youth, couldn’t buy a good review. In 1982, “Aquarian Weekly” writer Sukey Pett concluded: “There is no way in hell I can recommend this band, … Read More
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Van Conner, co-founder and bassist of Screaming Trees, dead at 55
Van Conner, co-founder and bassist of the Pacific Northwest band Screaming Trees, died Tuesday. He was 55. His brother, Gary Lee Conner, took to Facebook Wednesday to announce the musician’s … Read More
Nirvana wins dismissal of ‘Nevermind’ baby Spencer Elden’s child porn lawsuit
Spencer Elden will not have his revenge on Nirvana. A lawsuit from the now-adult infant who graced the cover of the band’s 1991 landmark album “Nevermind” was tossed out Friday … Read More
Chris Cornell’s triumph and tragedy, five years after his death
During the encore of the Soundgarden show at Detroit’s Fox Theatre on May 17, 2017, Chris Cornell — in all of his grunge-god glory — seemed ready to rock on … Read More
