The RIP Party, October 1991
In October 1991, the Seattle bands were no longer operating solely within their own ecosystem. Records had been released, radio was responding, and...
Today, Andy Wood Would’ve Been 60
Today, Andy Wood would have turned 60. I never saw Andy perform live. Most people who care deeply about him didn’t. And that’s not something to apo...
Why Nirvana's Hit Album Was Named Nevermind: The Story Behind the Title
By the time Nevermind came out in September 1991, Nirvana already sounded like a band that had outgrown explanations.The record was louder, cleaner...
When Eddie Vedder Joined The Rolling Stones on “Wild Horses” (2005)
By 2005, The Rolling Stones were deep into their A Bigger Bang tour. The production was massive, the setlists were consistent, and most nights foll...
When the Interviewer Missed the Joke: Chris Cornell, Sarcasm, and a Very Awkward Moment
Some moments in ’90s rock history don’t live on because they were dramatic or explosive.They live on because they were quietly uncomfortable — and ...
New Year’s Eve 1992: Pearl Jam on MTV — and Why It Still Matters
Before social media. Before clips lived forever. Before every live moment was broken down online. Back then, music happened once. If you weren’t th...
When the Crowd Changed the Meaning of Pearl Jam's “Alive”
VH1 Storytellers, Pearl Jam, and the Night “Alive” Let Go Before streaming, before podcasts, before the idea that every thought an artist ever had ...
Seasons of Chris Cornell
Seattle celebrates its son on his birthday weekend. There are some voices you don't just hear — you carry them. Chris Cornell had one of those. The...
34 Years of Temple of the Dog – A Tribute That Became Timeless
Born from grief, fueled by friendship, and destined for legend — Temple of the Dog was never meant to top charts. It was meant to heal. In 1991, me...
Man of Golden Words: Andy Wood’s Spirit Lives Through Page and Screen
Long before grunge exploded out of Seattle, Andrew Wood was already creating his own universe. A dreamer, a poet, a magnetic performer — Andy front...
Where to Find Andy Wood’s Grave – A Pilgrimage for Love Rock Fans
If you've ever been captivated by the soulful strains of Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns or found yourself lost in the melodies of Stargazer, you kn...
10 Years of Montage of Heck: The Most Personal Look at Kurt Cobain We Ever Got
It’s wild to think that Montage of Heck—both the documentary and the book—came out 10 years ago. A whole decade since we got this raw, intimate, an...