The Rise and Rise and Rise of Nirvana | DARK SIDE OF THE 90's

Nirvana borrowed $600 to make their debut album, it wasn't long before they were triple platinum.
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[@gabe_s_videos]

"When I look out at that crowd, I see all the people who used to beat me up in high school." The eternal struggle of an artist: you can make the most honest, personal expression out into the world, but it's the world's choice how they're going to interpret it, not yours.

[@AussieDad79]

That’s a really interesting perspective! 👍😊

[@beefysupreme]

the quote specifics were a little off but close enough

[@gabe_s_videos]

@@beefysupreme What's you're point?

[@beefysupreme]

@@gabe_s_videos the first reply i posted contained my point.

[@gabe_s_videos]

@@beefysupreme Allegedly.

[@chrisburckhard9122]

My uncle was their first drummer, and he has some crazy stories for back in the late 80s while he was in the band!

[@D.MINORRRRRR]

Aaron? that is so rad! can you share a little anecdote?

[@unhingedunicorn423]

I call bullshit

[@vonslagle]

@@unhingedunicorn423 Of course Chris is Aaron Burckhard’s nephew. What’s so hard to believe? I bet you won’t believe Nirvana crashed at our house in Philly in the Summer of 1989. Kurt asked us when we were playing pinball

[@chrisburckhard9122]

@@unhingedunicorn423 call "bullshit" all you want. Doesn't change the fact that it's true.

[@chrisburckhard9122]

@@clicheguevara5282 word. Like you said, it's not like he's unbelievably famous, or even that well known. It's such a minute blip in music history, and I just happen to be related to him. Something like that is just an absurd thing to lie about. But, everyone has to chime in with their 2 cents. No biggie. Lol

[@Chris-cq5dy]

Nirvana will be missed never forgotten

[@--thatbih]

1:45 That friend was Jason Everman. He joined the band in 89 not too long after they recorded Bleach. Even though he didn't play on the record he was still credited and paid the $600. He only lasted a few months though. By summer time he was gone

[@chilenapromedioRU]

It's so weird that they didn't mentioned Jason by name. We all know he paid the $606 and is even featured in the cover. To call him "a friend" is ridiculous. If he didn't play was because Kurt chose he didn't liked to have another guitarist in the end.

[@VanishedPNW]

That whole music scene was just amazing, really, especially in hindsight. So many excellent songwriters shoulder to shoulder. Even the stuff I don't care for I still respect how unreal it is that they all cultivated their own unique music, wholly different from the other, enough connective tissue to feel the part of the world they came from, separate enough to be unique. That period is almost like a pop culture vacuum. Suddenly, all these decent guys became world famous, ubiquitous pop icons. I believe their authenticity can be found in the number of them who did not make it. One of the other things which rarely gets much attention is just how damned young they all were while creating some truly extraordinary rock/pop music compositions. Especially groups like Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Mad Season. Odd time signatures, modal changes, strange chord progressions, all coming from relatively untrained 18-30 year old kids. Lastly, they were virtuous in ways unparalleled by many other "scenes." Most were monogamists seeking to start their families and have children, rarely taking advantage of the privileges afforded to celebrity in terms of young women idolizing them and surely throwing themselves at them. Yes, there were many prolific drug users in these groups, but it has no bearing on my assessment of their moral compasses or virtuousness. Most appeared to be empathic guys and girls who cares about each other and other people. Rare stuff considering the hair metal scene in LA in the 80s, and the hip hop takeover of the late 90s-now.

[@dextermoore278]

Kurt told David Geffen that he wanted to be the biggest Band in the World. So it actually happened and Kurt freaked out and couldn't handle it. People wish for FAME but they have no idea what they are actually wishing for. Fame comes with lots of pressure and responsibility that few young people are prepared for. Even Kurt's Mom told him he wasn't ready to be famous.

[@dying_allthetime]

Kurt will always be one of my heroes and inspirations. RIP Kurt.

[@OscarOffTheCuff]

Why was he one of your heroes?

[@maximumaverage]

@@OscarOffTheCuff agreed. I'd say he's definitely an inspiration of mine, but far from a hero and I think even he would agree with that

[@hectorlopez1069]

​@@OscarOffTheCuff Because he's one of the most popular rock stars of the 90s. He was a star, legend and a goat.

[@zerocool1ist]

In retrospect the 90's would have been very different if shoegaze had got over instead of grunge. However there was no stopping nevermind that album was a decade in the making.

[@KingSodaMilk]

They just won’t stop talking about him

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

Kind of hilarious that the guy from Sugar Ray narrated this tale of punk rock guilt

[@collapsedcorpse]

Is there a longer version of this

[@nivensgobs7454]

Money equals drugs. What a terrible ending. So talented,intelligent and handsome. RIP BRO.

[@shanjidamithila]

I really wanna see a movie or doc on Nirvana or Kurt.

[@chilenapromedioRU]

Montage of Heck. It's inspired on writings from his diaries and home footage. Frances Bean Cobain in Executive Producer and directed by Brett Morgen. You have to keep in mind that many of Kurt's entries on his diaries are fictional stories, but includes interviews with her mum, sister and even his father. Of course also Tracey Marander and Krist and obviously Courtney.

[@coldstone3327]

This was more about sub-pop records than the whole rise and fall of grunge. MTV propped it up to take down metal, then "Clear channel" helped destroy most authentic rock and metal in the 1990s.

[@nickl6715]

With the lights out it’s less dangerous. Here we are now, entertain us.

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Courtney killed Kurt's will to live

[@B_kinda]

🥱 move on kid

[@clicheguevara5282]

Yeah.. by straight up killing him

[@shadyws310]

So sad this story… that was a great music era, now music is trash 🗑️

[@hectorlopez1069]

You are so right, music is now trash.

[@og951]

Was this a trailer?? 🤔🤔

[@Upside_Down_Guitar_Guy]

Is Bob odenkirk narrating??

[@Benarnott-c2x]

Love buzz and it be over

[@frederickthorne2496]

I see all the people that wanted to beat me up in high school.

[@jareknowak8712]

❤

[@DestroyReef]

☝🏽

[@beerye9331]

FUVICE

[@AverageUser-]

I love Kurt but he was kind of a junkie. There are stories of him just doing heroine with other drug addicts.

[@DuxMundi27]

gg

[@ennergyspotato5566]

Oh yeah my uncle was their manager

[@dylanfitchett847]

this is an insultingly bad edit and a mismanaged and seemingly misinformed project

[@greggrsham-ri8sh]

I hung out with several kids who loved Nirvana and the Cure Smashing pumpkins and were mostly VERY NICE goid teenagers 18 19 to 23 or so and their parents were very nice so like the 80s metal crowds They wereGREAT FOLKS.Never judge sin that doesn't hurt others.But you take care of other's and I'VE seen weird COOL STUFF but not scary .Movise are BS

[@darbiefucks]

Such an overrated band

[@kompressahdnb]

This could have been so much longer..

[@Joejobman69]

I wish they would release the full episode

[@vonslagle]

I was with them in the Green Room at SNL when they played. Smells Like Teen Spirit had just exploded the week before and they were surprised at their sudden fame. Nice, normal dudes

[@D.MINORRRRRR]

share a little anecdote!! i wanna hear :)

[@vonslagle]

@@D.MINORRRRRR These older NBC executives would come up with their 16 year old grandkids wearing brand new Nirvana shirts and introduce them to the band. Nirvana were totally nice but it was pretty awkward and funny. I remember them laughing about these new fans. I remember leaving, going up the escalator and looking over and seeing Kurt sitting on a foldout chair with a bunch of people (music journalists?) standing around him asking questions. He had his head down and his hands covering his face. His Fame was like a week old and he looked like he was already bummed out

[@pho3nix-]

There's a bit of a juxtaposition there since Kurt simultaneously did want to "make it big" while also hating the negative aspects of fame itself. A very human thing to do of course. In hindsight for me I think a lot of these people were just really naive to how the world works, not even just the business side. The music itself is always pure, people are not sadly.

[@xero5101]

@@vonslagle do you think he was high as a kite when they play live or is that more of a myth?

[@--thatbih]

​@@xero5101 there's been a few shows where Kurt was definitely under the influence of something. That 92 SNL performance is kinda sad cause that's when people realized he had a drug problem. He actually overdosed in a bathroom

[@13Maria.Cortez13]

I miss Nirvana. Just as much as I miss Kurt Cobain. My favorite dude. 🕯🌼🕊 I am happy for Krist + Dave just be doing their own thing now. Glad they are still around doing what they do best & love. Great for the both of them dudes. 😎😎

[@LuigiL75]

Do you know blessed and lucky I feel to have SEEN Nirvana IN Seattle back in the day???

[@LightsaberGoBrrrrrr]

Idk why Jack is saying “they borrowed $600 from a friend” Jason Everman was the 2nd guitarist early in nirvana and he paid for it. Kurt still owes him $600 😅

[@pahwraith]

Thats like 2 grand in todays money?!! Or more?

[@chilenapromedioRU]

That's so weird, maybe after do many years Jack forgot Jason's name, after all despite being on the cover and in the credits, he wasn't on the recording sessions.

[@rayna463]

I became obsessed with nirvana in high school- it was the first band I did a deep dive into all research about them, I’ve seen every interview. And I couldn’t believe how normal they were. funny and weird and goofy normal guys. I couldn’t believe it

[@inutero10]

Kurt cobain was the 90s. So proud to be part of the audience that the gen xers spoke to. Cant relate to any of the garbage kids today call “art”

[@IdoSchacham]

This is too standard and ordinary for Vice. Also, with all due respect to Nirvana's genius, a story that has been told a million times. What's up Vice?

[@D.MINORRRRRR]

I like these dark side episodes. I say keep em coming

[@angelsunlight]

Nirvana’s story always deserves to be told

[@e4t662]

Dave Grohl's my hero...watch him as he goes..

[@hectorlopez1069]

He was the best with those drums.

[@chris47374]

Crazy to think the era of these bands is no more and wonder if there ever be again.

[@vonslagle]

There are bands from this era that were Nirvana’s peers that are still together and touring. Go see Mudhoney

[@Possiblycrazy90]

This video deserves to be 45 minutes or 1 hour longer😢

[@hunting4honeys]

The original Aberdeneen is also one of the soggiest and miserable places too, funny that

[@digitalbobby42]

I remember seeing Nirvana in Los Angeles they were unbelievably good and then four months later Kurt was gone and we didn't know it at the moment but so was grunge.

[@dman50amm]

His life was taken, justice was never served

[@aus-li]

Blame the CIA.

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Blame heroin addiction and a cheating wife who was about to divorce you and take your kid

[@jareknowak8712]

by who?

[@D.MINORRRRRR]

@@aus-li CIA is an intelligence agency meant for international affairs, FBI deals strictly with federal affairs. So you mean blame the FBI.

[@tybeentrill3748]

@@Xxmeca421xX are women evil?

[@sauditate4562]

I was in highschool durring the grunge era , that time was just different ...😬

[@sense_maker1816]

In case you haven’t heard Nirvana’s first album, “Bleach,” I highly recommend you check it out! It’s so sick.

[@Voidedfireleg2]

And pretty underrated too

[@yusufal-kafir1539]

Hey! Wait! I got a new complaint! ....

[@hectorlopez1069]

Lots of fans wish they would of loved to go to a Nirvana concert and see Kurt Cobain perform.

[@colesragingcynicism]

I usually like "the dark side of" series. But this 90's one seems a step too far into the VH1 'telezine" territory.

[@angelsunlight]

The greatest era of rock and roll

[@angelsunlight]

@RJ wrong Nirvana is my favorite band so no matter what you say I won’t believe you

[@clicheguevara5282]

@RJ Both of you need to look up the word "subjective" and meditate on it until you finally get it through your thick skulls that there's no such thing as "best" in art. Arguing over which era of music was "better" is like fighting over whether blue or yellow is a better color. ..or if pizza is better than cheeseburgers. Grow up.

[@OscarOffTheCuff]

@@angelsunlight nirvana was the worst band out of the Seattle scene… subjectively speaking…

[@angelsunlight]

@@OscarOffTheCuff let ppl enjoy things

[@OscarOffTheCuff]

@@angelsunlight expand your horizons

[@clambone296]

Got to see them in chapel Hill, was amazed to see Cobain sing and pull on cigs between singing breaths!

[@yotaiji012]

“All I see is the kids who wanted to beat me up in high school”…so sad

[@podsmpsg1]

Kurt Cobain was the voice of a generation. He was to his generation what Elvis, James Dean and Jim Morrison were to theirs.

[@extraterrestrial736]

Let's go Kurt!!

[@chlochlo44ifyify]

No one can speak for Kurt,but Kurt We can only infer

[@thedude1982]

Imagine what music woulda evolved into had Kurt lived....maybe in an alternate timeline

[@SpellsandCurses]

Who is the narrator?

[@hafijulahmed5843]

Big fan # curt_Cobain

[@jordanpratt3821]

He mentioned that it knocked grunge off the charts, but it also kicked michael jackson out of the number 1 spot.

[@pedropiascentini3592]

Kurt Cobain reinvented the meaning of cool

[@mistcrow]

This style of documentary about Nirvana has been made over and over. YAWN.

[@dextermoore278]

I remember when Grunge started. I didn't like the Grunge look of wearing flannel and looking like a lumberjack. But I did like Nirvana. Kurt is so mesmerizing.

[@dextermoore278]

@aofmual STFU. YOU OBVIOUSLY WERE NOT ALIVE DURING THE GRUNGE ERA. IT WAS A CHANGE IN FASHION AND IN MUSIC. I LIVED IT!!!!!

[@ttacking_you]

I think he would have like social media but not noveselic

[@skallymac798]

That’s the same feeling wen you live in Britain ..some parts.. Dreary type weather most of the time 😢

[@SmokeWithMeInCT]

Theybdef gained a lot of popularity after his death

[@Music-pq8cm]

Yeah humans pretty much generally suck

[@LTilli313]

What happened to Matt pinfield??!!

[@terrymcguniess7582]

honestly always thought it was weird alot of bands labeled "grunge" alot them sounded like punk bands to me

[@adityamaiti7777]

Grunge falls under punk

[@josepk5986]

legends

[@LowCMusiq]

Vice has to use generic stock footage for a Nirvana documentary?

[@preciseaudioblog]

0:34 symbol on the right

[@topcatcoast2coast579]

John Oats looks bad.

[@djhavickofficial]

****#ViceTV** # Nirvana **

[@Zeropadd]

😂😂😂

[@matancadeporco]

LONG LIVE

[@hectorlopez1069]

Nirvana and the great Kurt Cobain

[@hectorlopez1069]

It's a shame, the phenomenal singer took his life in 1994. He would of been on top of the music world, if he was still alive.

[@yatmanpatiwara9586]

hi im from indonesia

[@jareknowak8712]

I wish the video was longer

[@hanifnahian]

Waiting for Adipurush Part 2 😂

[@JonnySublime]

the fact they did rise is dark for music history.

[@OscarOffTheCuff]

How many Nirvana documentaries are there going to be? You know there were other great bands in Seattle during the 90s right?

[@quarthar]

I agree ngl, sucks how alot views Nirvana as if they were the only notable act in the area

[@728huey]

Well, they were the biggest act. People remember them, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains, but unless you lived in Seattle or the Pacific Northwest you probably weren't familiar with the Germs, Mudhoney, Screaming Trees, Meat Puppets, or Sunny Day Real Estate. But once they blew up, every record label was looking for a band with a grungy sound, and while there were some successful bands li!e Stone Temple Pilots and Smashing Pumpkins, the rest of them were either copycats or wannabe stars that weren't nearly as good.

[@503punxoioioi9]

Kurt died of Covid.

[@PistisSophia.1]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA YOU'RE A GENIUS

[@andrewholmes3630]

Never was there a more overrated band in the history of music.

[@lassiegriffins9414]

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[@brendonauer6632]

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[@gfunkmadness]

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[@robsonjohnson6745]

Bots , bots everywhere...

[@jarodmontoya3102]

@@robsonjohnson6745 you’re telling me sheesg

[@MA-eh6ji]

Suicide Don't sound like a rise to me.

[@brandonriddett9783]

Kurt should still be here with us, miss you Kurt