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Watch Nirvana’s Newly Released Paramount Concert, With Novoselic Shaking the Stage
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Watch Nirvana’s Newly Released Paramount Concert, With Novoselic Shaking the Stage

Nirvana’s 1991 Paramount concert is now available on ARTE’s YouTube, featuring Krist Novoselic’s bass at the heart of the explosive set.

Nirvana, Weather Report, and Fleetwood Mac Basses Surface in Stunning New Auction
Bass Gear

Nirvana, Weather Report, and Fleetwood Mac Basses Surface in Stunning New Auction

Julien’s Music Icons auction will include historic basses played by Krist Novoselic, Alphonso Johnson, John McVie, and others.

1991’s Greatest Bass Lines: 10 Iconic Grooves That Shaped the Year
From the Bottom

1991’s Greatest Bass Lines: 10 Iconic Grooves That Shaped the Year

Discover the greatest bass lines of 1991 featuring Flea, Les Claypool, Victor Wooten, and more. From jazz to grunge to hip hop, these grooves defined an era.

Krist Novoselic Launches New Band
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Krist Novoselic Launches New Band

Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has had several projects over the years, and now he’s unveiled a new one. His new group, Bona Fide Band, features himself on bass with Screaming Trees drummer Mark Pickerel, vocalists Jillian Raye and Jennifer Johnson, and guitarist Kathy Moore.

Learn The Bass Line To “Come As You Are” by Nirvana
Keep It Groovy

Learn The Bass Line To “Come As You Are” by Nirvana

In this new “Keep It Groovy” bass lesson, Ryan Madora digs into one of Nirvana’s biggest hits, “Come As You Are.” Learn some of the theory behind Krist Novoselic’s bass line, which is perfect for working on your pick technique.

Krist Novoselic Releases “3rd Secret” with Fellow Grunge Heroes
New Albums

Krist Novoselic Releases “3rd Secret” with Fellow Grunge Heroes

Krist Novoselic is completely off social media. As such, he was great a keeping his newest album and band a surprise. 3rd Secret includes Jillian Raye, Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, Bubba Dupree, and Jennifer Johnson.

Bass Players To Know: Krist Novoselic
Bass Players To Know

Bass Players To Know: Krist Novoselic

In this entry in the “Bass Players To Know” series, Ryan sets her sights on Krist Novoselic, who inspired her to pick up the bass in high school.

Former Nirvana Bassist Krist Novoselic’s New Band Releases Debut Single
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Former Nirvana Bassist Krist Novoselic’s New Band Releases Debut Single

Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic and his new band Giants in the Trees have released their first single, called “Sasquatch.” The band formed last year after a jam session and has played a handful of dates in their home state of Washington. “Giants in the Trees are a Rock Band hailing from Wahkiakum County, Washington,” the band’s bio states. “The...

The Melvins Have All The Bassists They Need on Latest Album
New Albums

The Melvins Have All The Bassists They Need on Latest Album

The Melvins have gone through a lot of bass players over the years. So, on its latest album, Basses Loaded, the band decided to go for broke and feature six different bassists. Some, like Jeff Pinkus (Butthole Surfers), Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle/Fantomas), Jared Warren (Big Business) and Dale Crover, have appeared on Melvins albums before and perhaps will again. While...

Nirvana: In Bloom (Isolated Bass and Drums)
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Nirvana: In Bloom (Isolated Bass and Drums)

We’re kicking off Isolated Bass Week #5 with a song that peaked at #5 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. Nirvana’s “In Bloom” featured some gritty bass by Krist Novoselic, locked right in with Dave Grohl’s drums. While the tune was originally recorded in 1990, this version appeared on the 1991 release Nevermind – the first album to feature Grohl.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2014 Inductees Announced
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2014 Inductees Announced

Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced the 2014 inductees. The artists that will be joining the Hall next year include Nirvana, KISS, Peter Gabriel, Hall and Oates, Cat Stevens, and Linda Ronstadt. The E Street Band will be given the Award for Musical Excellence. Among the artists are bassists Krist Novoselic (Nirvana), Gene Simmons (KISS), and...

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2014 Nominees
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2014 Nominees

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the list of nominees for the 2014 induction, and the bass world is well represented. Half of the artists have been nominated before, with several returning from last year’s picks, while the other half are all first-time nominees. This includes Linda Ronstadt, Peter Gabriel, Hall and Oates, the Replacements, Yes, Link...