This Day In Rock: 9-24-91

Nirvana's monumental, breakthrough record Nevermind, came out on this day in 1991. Three people made that record; they were Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl. Even though the record is legal now (18 years old), there are still some unsettling questions about the grunge era and the band itself. What if kids weren't turned on by this movement? Where would the world of popular music be if Kurt was still alive? Would MTV still play music videos? What kind of music would be popular? What about alternative rock? And what about the future of the band? Would there be a Foo Fighters, Hole, or politician Novoselic? This record changed the face of rock music history and it will forever be one of my own (and many others) favorite albums of all time. Rest in peace, Kurt.

Nirvana - "Smells Like Teen Spirit"


Nirvana - "Come As You Are"


Nirvana - "Polly"

This Day In Rock: 8-30-64

ON THIS DAY IN ROCK: In 1964, Bob Dylan introduced The Beatles to one of world's finest herbal delicacies: marijuana. An odd pairing to begin with, and I'm sure the pot only made it more awkward. What happened next, well, The Beatles got really experimental in their records and Dylan kept on being Dylan. Below is a video that fellow KUR DJ Andy Palamara showed me earlier this year which is pretty much what most people believe to have happened on this day in rock:

The Meth Minute #39: Bob Meets The Beatles

The Beatles - "I Am The Walrus"
Bob Dylan - "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35"

The Beatles: Rock Band is out September 9th on all platforms of video games. And weed is out on the corner of any busy street.

This Day In Rock: 8-16-74

I know, I know, I know - it's the 17th. But I meant to write this last night. Do I get points for being honest?

ON THIS DAY IN ROCK: In 1974, The Ramones played their first gig at New York City's infamous CBGB's club. What would come in the years that followed, would be anarchy in both the USA and most definitely in the UK, thanks to the breakthrough of punk rock 'n' roll.

The Ramones - "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue", "I Don't Wanna Go Down To The Basement", and "Judy Is A Punk"


Long live the kings.