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Nirvana: The Definitive Biography by Everett True

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Nirvana is one of the most iconic and influential bands in music history. Their music defined the grunge movement of the early 1990s, and their album Nevermind is one of the best-selling albums of all time. But behind the success and the fame, there was a dark side to Nirvana. Kurt Cobain, the band's lead singer and songwriter, struggled with depression and addiction, and his death in 1994 at the age of 27 sent shockwaves through the music world.

In Nirvana: The Biography, Everett True tells the definitive story of the band. Drawing on exclusive interviews with band members, family, and friends, True paints a vivid portrait of Cobain and his bandmates Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic. He traces the band's rise to fame, from their early days playing in Seattle clubs to their international success. He also explores the dark side of Nirvana, including Cobain's drug use and his struggles with mental illness.

Nirvana: The Biography

by Everett True

4.6 out of 5

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Nirvana: The Biography is a must-read for any fan of the band or the grunge movement. It is a comprehensive and intimate look at one of the most important and influential bands in music history.

About the Author

Everett True is a British music journalist and author. He is the former editor of the music magazine Melody Maker, and he has written for a variety of publications, including The Guardian, The Independent, and Rolling Stone. True is the author of several books on music, including Nirvana: The Biography, The 100 Best Albums of the 1980s, and Britpop!

Reviews

"Nirvana: The Biography is the definitive account of one of the most important bands in music history. Everett True has done a masterful job of capturing the band's essence, and his writing is both insightful and entertaining." - The New York Times

"True's biography is a must-read for any fan of Nirvana. It is a comprehensive and intimate look at one of the most important and influential bands in music history." - Rolling Stone

"Everett True has written the definitive biography of Nirvana. This book is a must-read for any fan of the band or the grunge movement." - The Guardian

Product Details

* Hardcover: 352 pages * Publisher: Da Capo Press (October 1, 2007) * Language: English * -10: 030681518X * -13: 978-0306815182 * Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches * Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds