On today in 1965 Krist Anthony Novoselic is born in Compton, CA. The Novoselic family moved to Aberdeen, WA in 1979. Sometime later, Krist’s brother Robert introduced him to his friend Kurt Cobain, who had noticed loud music coming from upstairs. Robert told Kurt that it was his older brother, who listened to punk rock. Kurt eventually befriended Krist, as the pair ended up sharing similar musical tastes, including a fondness for local band The Melvins. The two had several mutual friends & began hanging out shortly thereafter. At one point, Kurt gave Krist a demo tape of his former band Fecal Matter, & asked him to form a band together. After several months, Krist finally listened to the tape, liked it, & agreed to start a band with Kurt.
On today in 1990 Nirvana play at The Garage in Denver, CO. There were some sound problems, but the band played an intense 60-minute set, according to a review.
On today in 1988 Nirvana play at The Glass House (house party) in Olympia, WA. This was a birthday party for Portland/Olympia musician Gilly Hanner of Sister Skelter. Kurt joined Gilly to sing a version of Scratch Acid’s “The Greatest Gift,” possibly during Sister Skelter’s set. Dave Foster played drums. Kurt played “Love Buzz” on his back on the floor. The manager of the band Mudhoney crashed through a plate glass window while slam dancing during Nirvana’s set, according to attendees.
