Dave Grohl responds to whether Nirvana sold out

One of the main grunge bands in the history of music, Nirvana is the subject of some discussions that allege how the band sold itself for money – and the success conflicted with the musicians’ punk roots. Now, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic It is Steve Albini talked about this subject.

The three artists participated in the podcast Conan Needs A Friendpresented by Conan O’Briento talk about 30 years of In Utero, the group’s third and final studio album. In the episode (via NME), released last Monday, 23, O’Brien questioned whether the band’s success went against its punk origins.

First to speak out, Albini explained how he encountered several criticisms like this outside of punk culture. “I’ve never genuinely experienced this from anyone in the punk scene that wasn’t purely an expression of jealousy. Overall, Nirvana fans wanted the group to become successful, self-sustaining and beloved,” she stated.

Right away, Dave Grohl added: “Before we recorded the album Nevermind (1991), we practically lived in poverty.” During this period, he shared a small, “disgusting” apartment covered with “sausage sticks” and “cigarettes” with Kurt Cobain.

I would have done anything to have my own apartment and be able to do this by making music.

“I know the transition happened quickly, but you didn’t end up with a million dollars in your mailbox the next day,” joked the TV star. Foo Fighters. Finally, Dave Grohl commented how he didn’t feel “conflicted” or “ashamed” about paying for his mother’s house or buying her a car with the band’s money.

I think the reason I didn’t personally feel conflicted was because I knew the band hadn’t done anything outside of ourselves to get there.