Kurt Cobain’s Famous Melvan He Used to Drive Finally Found | Original Artwork and Graffiti

[@dathorndike4908]

The Black Flag logo on the driver's side door is awesome. This van is like a museum in itself with all of Kurt's self drawn artwork covering it.

[@paull.6026]

Hell yeah. Love the four bars. Looks like it was spray painted with a handmade stencil. The Kiss logo too. So cool to see this thing nowadays and just laid up in a suburban garage. As it should be!

[@slak96u]

Why the fuck is this guy around green?!

[@Niarfor]

I first heard Nirvana when I was 11 and I was immediately addicted to Nevermind. My much older cousin showed it to me and I just wanted to listen to it over and over again. It wasn't long before I discovered the mighty MELVINS, which I also immediately became addicted to. In 1996 I was 15 and went to the Cat's Cradle in NC to see the Melvins. It was just them and they played 3 sets. After the show, everyone (quite a lot of people) went out the back of the building. I immediately walked around to the front and went back inside and asked a guy if Buzz was around. He said yeah, he's right over there. I went up and don't really remember what I said, but there was a cooler and Buzz asked if I wanted a Pepsi. We walked out the front of the building and it was just us, and I was a very awkward, quiet, shy 15-year-old and didn't really know what to say. He asked me if I liked the show and the 3 sets, and just started talking to me like a regular dude and I have to tell you, IT WAS SO FREAKIN SURREAL just standing there chatting one-on-one with the main guy who was not only in my favorite band at the time (one of my all-time faves still to this day), but who I knew was also really good friends with Kurt freakin Cobain. We talked for maybe 5 minutes, maybe a bit longer, then all the sudden a bunch of people from the back of the building turned the corner and started yelling BUZZ! BUZZ! and running over and he actually had to start telling people to calm down and not touch him. As soon as that happened I knew it was over, and I remember I said quietly to him I have to go and he just looked at me dead in the eyes and said a soft "Okay, bye..." Then he turned back to the mob and I remember as I was walking away he was backing up with his hands up saying no, no, no because some dude was trying to put a sticker on his forehead. But those 5 or so minutes where it was just me and him standing there softly chatting in the quiet night, it was a very special thing for me and a great memory and I'm glad I got to experience it.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Wow thank you for sharing that story! Amazing . I had one like that with Billy Corgan once. One on one, rock stars are always the fucking coolest . Thanks again brother !

[@gregoryholstein4224]

@@SCOTTONTAPE Yes mate, I once met Elton John in London in the 80's, he said to me "I'd love to take you to Heaven", I thought wow! I didn't know Heaven was a huge gay nightclub in London!!! He was a really nice guy and funny too . I only discovered your channel not long ago, I love everyone of them (I've been binging) thank you, much respect to you Cheers

[@jennahell]

@@gregoryholstein4224 Heaven is an amazing time. Rad story 🥰

[@gregoryholstein4224]

@@jennahell Hey thanks Jenna. Cheers

[@krisfrederick5001]

All I wanted was a PEPSI! And...he gave it to me...I saw the Melvins with Down, loudest show ever.

[@Melinda_B62]

Happy to know that it’s still around & with loving owners. A great piece of music memorabilia. Thanks for this!

[@MK_2023.]

This is great! I’d love to see Dave’s reaction to the old Melvan after all these years. I know he’s a big fan of old school touring vans in general.

[@chrisscrivens2449]

Fuck Dave, he was one of Kurt's collaborators in music. He wasn't one of Kurt's true friends. If you'd have suggested Krist instead, then your comment would have made more sense - even though you are right about Dave's interest in touring vans etc.

[@mygrammieis]

I second that 💯

[@jimmymarsh2489]

Sounds like krist in the background talking. At least I thought but Dave would love to see it again

[@angieholmquist2372]

@@jimmymarsh2489 Dave wasn't even in the band during this time frame.

[@colico14]

@@angieholmquist2372 No, he wasn't, but it's sort of part of his history nonetheless. It was Buzz who introduced Dave to Kurt and Krist. I'm sure Dave is familiar with the van. His band, Scream played with the Melvins in the 80s.

[@chrisquinlan6527]

This is amazing! Imagine sitting in a van where Kurt Cobain also once sat. His artwork...not a print, not a recreation...something he drew and touched. Astounding.

[@kristopherguilbault5428]

I woulda flipped out touching the steering wheel lol you KNOW it's original. !

[@Censored4UViaGoogle]

What an amazing get for your channel! As a fan since September ‘91 this is unbelievable. I’ve pictured this Van in my mind countless times. Imagine the things this van has seen, the aura of the people who traveled in it and moments shared inside it. You’re the man brother EDIT: Had to watch this twice!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Bodhi. There’s a few of us out there who really get why this is important. I was geeking out to say the least

[@Censored4UViaGoogle]

@@SCOTTONTAPE wish I could’ve been there with you to see if I could tap into some of the energy still possibly lingering. Almost feel like I know you from watching you speak about Nirvana during the last few vids. Sound just like the guys I grew up with. That said, those of us still around really caught the nostalgia vibe for the Seattle Scene right around the 30th anniversary of the Teen Spirit video. It’s fun looking back through your lens! Keep doing whatcha di

[@wesleydunphy9182]

omg get real.

[@Censored4UViaGoogle]

@@wesleydunphy9182 if you’re not into all things connected to pop culture, then what are you doing here? The Seattle grunge movement was a big part of my coming of age. I’ve read about the Melvan several times, that era of Kurt’s as a starving era is fascinating to me and a lot of fans.

[@jigmonster101]

Scott, I know I am a nobody in this world that lives in Northeast Tennessee, but Thank you so much for your efforts and sharing all the Nirvana and Kurt locations with us! I've been a fan of theirs since the beginning and still love them all so much! I would give anything to be able to travel out west to see and soak up the amazing feeling of being in the presence of these places, but I know I'll never be able to. From the bottom of my ole heart, THANK YOU!!! I still have an original 1992 Nirvana shirt hanging on my wall in a frame with the smiley face logo on the front and the words of " Flower sniffin, kitty pettin, baby kissin' corporate rock whores" on the back! Nirvana, Kurt,, Dave an Krist was who I grew up with and I still jam out to them every day!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Hey man just seeing this now! So glad you’re able to see these places through my channel!!

[@jeffwoeber9590]

I had no idea that existed. Really cool with the expired tag of 4/94.

[@schandmaske]

Melvins are fvckin amazing!! Buzz Osborne has birthed some of the most sick & insane guitar riffs that I've ever experienced!! Been a fan of Nirvana since '92 melvins since' 95.. Your videos keep getting better & better my man.. GREAT content!!

[@attashatara6769]

Thank you Scott I literally felt his presence beside you as you went through the van it was TRULLY a tour down memory lane !!!! What a beautiful soul Kirk Cobain May Rest In Peace always !!!! 💛

[@kevinmaddox4198]

I just watched unplugged again for the first time in years and it was chilling. What a great performance. Kurt just takes you on a journey. Wish he was still alive

[@kowens2494]

This was sold by Ben Burg he had a band called No Talent. I was the paperboy and when I went to collect for the month it would be sitting there. I went to the same High School as Ben and it would be in the parking lot at the school. Pretty cool to see it again.

[@angieholmquist2372]

Berg, Go Monte !

[@jennahell]

This is quality as hell dude. I live for this shit. Love to you & the owners xx

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Jenna!

[@sirarnie9837]

This guy must have been really special for people to obsess over every detail of his life.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Yes he was

[@Christieinthejourney]

Of course!

[@kristopherguilbault5428]

Dude you don't even know.. He's our Elvis....

[@enriquepastor3626]

The guy managed to connect so deeply with people. It's really interesting how his music hits the emotions and feelings of peopled that they never knew him personally.

[@brendanshortvids8993]

I was thinking the same sir arnie… is worshipping some old graffiti taking it too far ?

[@passholder_trav]

DUDE! I LOVE how the license plate says ‘94, I didn’t expect that! Long live Nirvana!

[@evanisovich]

April 94 at that!

[@thebordenasylum7726]

...this is the van that Nirvana toured, lived and slept in during the Bleach era, probably even before their SubPop days back when they didn't have 2 pennies to rub together half of the time. This is back when Dale Grover was their drummer. This vehicle is a piece of national history and seeing it sitting in this dilapidated state is just depressing. Think of all days and nights of the bands equipment being slid in and out of the back of that thing while it sat in an alley behind some sleazy bar or low brow gig..

[@angieholmquist2372]

Nope, this was the Melvins van, Nirvana originally used borrowed Van's, their first show they used a van that Ryan Aigner borrowed from his boss, and then Krist Zebra VW Van before obtaining their own white Dodge van.

[@bravex9723]

So fucking cool thank you for taking us on the journey! I lived through the entire movement and saw them twice here in Seattle. I feel so fortunate to have lived my teens through it. Long live Kurt!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

So awesome you saw them!!!

[@bravex9723]

@@SCOTTONTAPE A magical experience I will always cherish. There is nothing like the coming together of Nirvana fans. He was really something special and made such a difference in so many lives. Saved many lives too. When he passed I went to the candle light vigil, burned our flannels and jumped in the fountain. So many beautiful souls came together that day to hold eachother tight as well all grieved hard over his passing. It was surreal and a movement I'll never forget.

[@FariesWearBoots]

R.I.P Kurt, I love and miss you sm 🙏🏻🎸🥀🕊❤

[@frankmarter6845]

Kurt was gorgeous although his beauty was never fully realized. He covered it up with beards and long hair. He had one of the most beautiful faces in entertainment.

[@aunttaiche9155]

How amazing Scott! So glad you got to see and document the Melvan! Like you said it is truly a piece of music history!

[@marklee2141]

I don't know how you do it but you're the sheazniiiiit for this one ...it was worth the wait for this

[@22lulublu]

Thank you, Scott! You made my day. My week. My month? I am dying to see more of Kurt’s artwork. I’d love to see the stuff Courtney & Frances have stashed.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

You are so welcome! I’m glad fellow Kurt fans are able to see these things !

[@paull.6026]

Wow. Awesome to see this. Love that it's just chilling in a normal old garage.

[@kittytotten3344]

SUCH A PROFESSIONAL BUT TOUCHING INTRO. OMG. I WAS LIVING IN NYC..WE HAD FRIENDS IN FROM LONDON. THEY WERE IN A BAND... THIS TOUCHED ME....AMAZING ! THNKS SO MUCH... I MISS THE MUSIC. I REMEMBERED THE MELVINS!! WOW AMAZING ART

[@ElleSpooky]

No one does Nirvana/Kurt Cobain series videos like you Scott! I can't wait to see what's next!

[@michaelaustin808]

the van was never lost it has been in grays harbor for like ever lol out in montesano it was even put up for sale a few times

[@dennistoadvine9672]

Great job on documenting this special moment in time For You and us.

[@StephsScary]

Always makes me sad. Such a loss. Terrific video ✌

[@MarieWinton]

How incredibly freaking awesome!! This was really neat to see, thanks so much for sharing with all us.

[@76Superflash]

I am the previous legal owner of the infamous Melvan. It was my very first vehicle after I obtained my driver’s license. It was gifted to me from Matt Lukin’s Mother, whom just wanted it off their Montesano property. I still own the original driver’s seat cover and some old proof of WA registration via Buzz and Matt. The seat cover probably still contains some sort of flatulence and/or sweat DNA.

[@76Superflash]

I had the engine fired up before I sold it.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5Dcipdmg6d_rNU

[@joejones9520]

i bet it would bring a thousand dollars on ebay, maybe more.

[@amyconway9923]

Just in time needed a smile ...thanks Unique

[@cindycinnamon1965]

I had no idea this even still existed! Loved the Black Flag reference on the side of the door and all of the other stuff. Very cool indeed! I appreciate this video and thanks for taking the time to show us. 🙂

[@nicholasshade]

I was watching this in my mom's impala. 🌟 Now, I'm in my room.🌻💛

[@jaimemulligan3271]

They really need a nirvana museum. How cool would that be. Bring the van 😎🎸

[@rx7dude2006]

Man this was awesome!I'm proud to be a Washingtonian and surrounded by such great musicians.I actually live next door to Jim Valley, the guitarist for Paul Revere and the Raiders, known him since I was little, great guy.

[@TheSteelCityStorm]

BAM ! EXCLUSIVE FIND ! Right On Scott Killer find & Video Brother !

[@pattytracey3131]

Brilliant Scott!!!!! Thank you!

[@dawnfeltner5879]

Thank you so much for that Nirvana was definitely my favorite group in high school. And I was devastated when he died.

[@danielc5205]

That van belongs in a museum. I don't even know if I'd try to get it running because it might hurt the value of the van if too many parts get replaced and that's coming from a mechanic.

[@paulhasenauer4166]

Scott 0mg!!! Thanks for showing us this awesome van!!! Mobile rock sanctuary!! So cool to see Kurt’s KISS drawing!! Wow you can say you sat in Kurt’s seat!! 🙏🏽👍🤘🏻🤓🥳

[@BeliaLastes]

Great video Scott for I can only imagine what the conversations were about between Kurt and The Melvin's "Melvan's" and how many beer farts were hopelessly suspended in the front seat cushions 🥴😂😂 🤣 good times it must have been back then going from show to show love The Melvin's and Nirvana, RIP Kurt 🙏🌹☘️🍀❤️

[@denischabriddell986]

Scott thank you for showing is a piece of music history. Kurt's Kiss drawing is awesome.

[@mkmadrigal]

This is amazing! Such a unique piece of rock n’ roll history 😍 I’d love to own one of the vans from the early touring days of my favorite bands and/or its members!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hi Scott 🙋🏽. I'M GLAD you finally got a chance to see the Van for yourself ‼️ And sit in KURT COBAIN'S SEAT. ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR DAY 👍🏽

[@lindaball6714]

I wish we didn’t have to say good bye so young to so many of our favorite musicians and celebrities. I always thought he was so handsome and talented..very heartbreaking. Thank u Scott for showing all these wonderful tours

[@bighoose]

Sooooo EPIC! Thank you been wondering about this van for decades!!!!!

[@leighmonty13]

Really nice you and fans to finally see it cool piece of music history

[@jeffbone8475]

Incredible! Thank you so much for sharing this. True fans appreciate this so much. This van is a priceless artifact. Did my own pilgrimage a couple years ago to Aberdeen/Olympia/Seattle and had the time of my life. Please keep your videos coming they are so great. Cheers!

[@jolionalriddle9142]

IT WAS SO AWESOME TO SEE KURTS VAN, THANKS SO MUCH SCOTT

[@donnakiersey5]

Unbelievably awesome! Thanks for this!!

[@MrHubbmuscle]

Yet another effin great video! TY Scott! Love ya brother!

[@bryantanirau-stanley3969]

This should be in a museum . Freaky the date the license plates expired

[@tagacale1733]

They need to preserve this piece of music history. Notify MoPOP in Seattle

[@roknrolbilly]

you are not only lucky..you, are the koolest! thank you SCOTT!

[@pixelshark6809]

That’s amazing! I would freak out to get to see it in person. Love Nirvana.

[@janeS9773]

Thank you for loving Washington state! Curt was a gem for sure. Thanks for your videos! xoxo

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Huge NIRVAN fan thanks for the videos Scott

[@shopmom777]

I just sit in awe...thanks for your passion. We get to see it through your eyes. I love history and love people who's love it too!

[@abrown4green]

It’s amazing how you get the inside connections for this stuff. 🤯 Thank you for showing with us all

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you for watching Andrew!

[@Nicole_Jewell]

This is awesome. Omg I love this. ❤️

[@SEANSK8SKELDING]

Sorry this is amazing omg

[@scoutinquirer7157]

Greetings & Love from New York. Hi Scotty, WoW 🤩 this was so Amazing, Thank You so very much for taking us on these incredible adventures, especially All things Kurt Cobain and a Very Special Thank You to the Owners for Sharing this Epic Van with all of us. It is definitely a piece of Music history. Another Awesome Video Scotty. Stay Safe, Healthy and Hydrated My Friend and Safe Travels. 🤗💕

[@jeniferhesting4060]

the drawing of Kiss is awsome, thx so much for sharing

[@rickgarcia3145]

Kurt fascinates me and is truly one of my favorite music artist of all time

[@tony--james]

superbly amazing.. I hope it's preserved , and kept safe from decaying further, I wonder if the engine is seized , we need someone to do a old start cold start on it lol

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Haha what’s an old start cold start? I don’t know a thing about cars

[@tony--james]

@@SCOTTONTAPE when someone , usually now a youtuber who attempts to start a vehicle that's been abandoned for ages to see if it runs, with minimal work..some cars /trucks they try to start have even sat 60+ years...

[@coreyherman6530]

You did great on this video. Many thanks.

[@anitacheeks1]

This is going to be Awesome!! So hyped to watch!! Thank you for all your hard work & time you put into your videos!! Love them🖤

[@Christieinthejourney]

Loved this Scott!! Love you being in my home state!

[@zoricadebeer4601]

This is incredible Scott, Wow, if that van could speak. Thank you for this video.

[@matt.endlesscourage]

Wow such history! Love!

[@LSD123.]

Man, the stories this van could tell. I got goosebumps at 11:22 Miss you heaps, Kurt…

[@chromemusic4401]

You mean a lot to us also Scott! Thanks for the travels

[@thegreatbawlz1]

Thanks Scotty! Great as always!

[@amandaguest7742]

This is amazing. Thank u so much for sharing i love ur kurt and Nirvana videos. Nevermind was my first Nirvana cd and i was hooked

[@johnmccullough9065]

This is special thanks for sharing

[@mariemurphy5499]

Hi Scott I remember the melvan and the band love Kurt Cobain in nervana great art work ! 🌹♥️✌️

[@danielabriseno4672]

The Jack in the Box antenna topper😁 haven’t seen one in years. One of the coolest videos from Kurt Cobain history. Such an amazing thing to experience. ✌️

[@NiueanHoney]

Nice, just waiting for my meal to be served. I can enjoy this while I have my meal.. loving these never before done vids..

[@Retro-2-now]

I can remember sitting at my friend Shawn Dixon’s house watching MTV when we first heard the opening chords to Smells Like Teen Spirit. We were 13 years old and it was the first time it had been played on MTV and I’m pretty sure the first time it was played at all (to the mainstream), we were hooked. I have Unplugged (my favorite album of all time) on purple vinyl and cd. I listen to them at least 2-3 times a week

[@jenniferwagner6425]

You have some great connections. Thanks for sharing

[@CANZONERICOBAIN]

This is awesome loving your videos on nirvana and Kurt, huge fan here good stuff scott

[@PhilMartino]

This was cool as hell to see man! Thank you for this.

[@harrycgrace4504]

I love Scott on tape

[@krystina.nelson217]

With each video, especially the Nirvana and Eminem ones, you can hear it in your voice how special these are to you and we appreciate you taking us along for these fantastic rides. Your videos are getting so much better in time.

[@andriasohackibooth6099]

Scott...your videos are #PureAwesomeness...with 💜from good ol' Rockford,Illinois!!!

[@hendawg77]

Wow Scott. When you told me youdbe seeing some stuff most others haven't, I really didn't think of something like this. Unbelievable!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you! Hope you like it!

[@hendawg77]

@@SCOTTONTAPE this is one of those "more than like" situations. Like a note to a girl in 9th grade

[@jayr5331]

That was very very very very very cool. Thanks for that.

[@VixxyMcN]

This is amazing thank you so much for all you do for us

[@cindyguffey1403]

Thank you for coming back to my town, Olympia...I think it is so cool you stayed again in Curt's Pear Street Apartment...I pass it now and then...And...Back in the day enjoyed eating at " Joe Mama's" pizza house... I sure enjoy your work Scott...Thanks for the Curt Cobain and Nirvana videos ... Superb!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you for watching Cindy! I love Olympia!

[@audgester]

What a cool piece of history!!! So much fun!

[@cabal5768]

Thanks a lot!! One of my first vinyls was the brand new „Smells like teen spirit“ with „Negativ Creep“ on the B side. It is still on my wall! Nirvana has influenced my life like on other band in the history! BTW: there was also a Black Flag logo in the door.

[@KimberlyWatson2023]

That's something that should be preserved. And I wonder why his family didn't want that. 💗rip #kurtcobain

[@jdaywork2693]

Thanks very much for sharing Scott! Wow! It's definitely one thing to hear stories about history and quite another to see and feel it... That had to be wild sitting in the van. Thanks again man. Safe travels.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you for watching John!

[@lovebuzz1979]

Hell yeah I'm in Awe! Your story telling is on point! This is amazing I can't believe you found the Melvan. Never would have seen it if not for your Vlog! Loving these Nirvana ones.keepup the epic work .Freaking Kurt forever🌼🌼🌼💜

[@reneefranz7540]

I love you Scott for doing this💜💜💜💜Long live. Kurt!!

[@19ADAM80]

Wish I wasn’t so far away and had time to come by and take the dog house off to see if I could get it to fire up man! 👍🏼

[@msvlogcreation]

Wow I never knew about this, very cool! Its crazy to think that back then he would have never known what he was leaving behind.

[@candicenoble7668]

this is absolutely amazing

[@ceilidhferguson1890]

Dear Scott, I'm so happy for you!! I always feel your strong respect and love for Kurt and Nirvana!! And I just love you got the opportunity to see this in person!! I'm more than jealous lol!! But I'm so so happy you got to do this!! Thankyou so much for sharing this with us!! What a surreal experience!! I'd be touching everything in the van like a weird creepy fan lol just praying some of Kurt's DNA would rub off on my hands haha! I know that's crazy but I'd be just so happy to be in the presence of such a massive piece of history! And I'd be imagining all the road trips Kurt had and what he was seeing and feeling in this time of his life! Little did he know the impact he'd have on the masses for all of time!! Luv you Scott your such a humble guy!! Thankyou for all you do!!

[@leesashriber5097]

Felt like I was right there with you! Great job!! So cool 😎