Why Kurt Cobain Was Fired by Melvins

Melvins' Buzz Osborne recalls firing Kurt Cobain from the 'Houdini' sessions. Taken from "Melvins' Buzz Osborne - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?": • Melvins' Buzz Osborne ...
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[@ZombieFreak85]

Not many can get away with saying they are a "songwriting machine"... Buzz is definitely on that short list.

[@melbournestreetdrummermsd3202]

When someone is whacking smack, their not really in the Band. They're really in Trouble. The Melvins are so Cool, Proud to be a Fan.

[@Stewartchampion]

100 %

[@VanillaMacaron551]

Kurt wasn't in The Melvins. When Nirvana got big he offered to produce a record for them, to give them a boost.

[@Stewartchampion]

@@VanillaMacaron551 of course Kurt wasnt in the band ..I think it was before nevermind too .. buzz was Kurt's mate tho..took Kurt to see black flag gave him tapes on loads of bands..Kurt loved the melvins ...people seem to be missing that ...but cos Kurt was messing with brown ..his clean mates tended to not be around as much ..that happens to most people when they get In to heavy stuff...Kurt would still be hear had he not got in to heroin in my eyes..the depression that stuff causes after a few years ain't worth it .it's hell

[@Frag-Drache-Offiziel]

@@Stewartchampion its not Hell for everyone. Im a user since 20 yrs and still workin and paying taxes. I also have Friends who dont use it. Its not that simple as u think😉

[@Stewartchampion]

@@Frag-Drache-Offiziel I'm just coming up 2 years clean after 21 years ...14 years of methadone...I never said it was easy....my life was hell for prob 15 years of it ..you do well to not let it bother you...you not suffer with constipation... no sex drive etc...all ya weeks money gone in a day or a night on crack...having to mix with money grabbing scum to score.....that only think of money and would never tick ya a bag..Evan if ya sick as a dog......friends dying ...family abandoned..... I'd say that's a hellish life ...and then there is the daily ritual of trying to find a vein .. no teeth and all kinds of health issues etc ......you not had none of these problems then

[@charliecrash3450]

On Kurt Kobain: "I'd rather have him be alive & unfamous than famous & dead."...Buzz Osborne

[@streetwalkingcheeto]

Jesus Cobain fanboys are cringe. Buzz loved that guy but he’s a sober no nonsense realist who saw addiction destroy his musical community so I’m gonna forgive the guy for being blunt. The dude has had years to terms with the sadness and waste. His words may seem disrespectful or look like jealousy, but keep in mind this was a real person to him, an actual close friend. Not a guy on poster on your wall that you spent your youth idolizing and mythologizing. I’m sure if you asked Buzz if he would have like the Melvins to be more popular he’d say ‘of course’, every artist would, but he’s also made a comfortable living for himself making uncompromising music and that is the very definition of success. The Melvins never made an album where they ‘went for it’. They never tamed their sound and incorporated pop hooks, if they did that could at least provide some evidence of ‘jealousy’, but the Melvins are the Melvins, and Buzz talks about Kurt like he was a ‘friend’, a ‘guy’ and a ‘junkie’ cause that’s what he was to him and y’all can’t wrap your head around it or forgive him for that.

[@Evanisovich_]

@@droneadventures4147kindly remember that if it weren’t for Buzz you never would have heard of Kurt - or Dave G for that matter

[@UnknownSlayze]

I’m late on this but your 100% right, I love the Melvin’s for not caving, the only times you hear pop hooks are with Cobain as producer, notably black bock in stag, only time they ever used “poppy” chords and singing. Very interesting god bless the Melvin’s

[@johngilmore697]

Buzz voice is the voice of a new generation. My generation!

[@Tkk861]

iM gOnNa fOrGiVe tHe gUy. Who are you to “forgive” 😂

[@krukkykrukky]

"friend", "friend", "friend", can I go alone to the toilet? No, I need my shadows ("friends") with me, all the time everywhere

[@struthersboyz4990]

No doubt…. I love Kurt as a musician but dealing with hard core drug addicts is NOT Easy!!!!!

[@rgoob4045]

'hard core' that can't catch their snap yep

[@c.f.pedraza4057]

Boozers too.

[@struthersboyz4990]

Believe me I know

[@map3384]

Alice In Chains had the same issue with Layne Staley.

[@andrewbowen6875]

@@map3384 yep and course we like Layne but it’s those guys who get portrayed as bullies when everything they tried fails to work. Drug addicts can be very selfish i know this because I am one going through treatment and it’s just a fact that the addiction makes the nicest of folk assholes to deal with

[@NothingMatterz]

I saw the Melvins 7 times. They are brutal. The first time I saw them they opened up for Helmet, and two nights later I had the privilege to see Faith No more play at a different venue in the same city. It was a good week. To be 17 again and stand in a crowded sweaty room and see two of your favorite bands in the same week.

[@bluecollar825]

I seen them open for Primus I think it was. Definitely surpassed my expectations. 💯

[@HypoLuxa13]

whoa... Good week? That's an understatement, man.

[@drednaught117]

That’s a memory worth writing about…from the gritty days and dreamy nights, the manic depressive coaster ride of every conceivable mishap that could’ve canceled that first show to your patience and loyalty to your toons paid in spades. I’d read that.

[@rodneyabrett]

Back in the day when you came home from those shows smelling like cigarettes.. even if you didn't smoke. 😄

[@NothingMatterz]

@@rodneyabrett Forgot about the cigarettes indoors. This was back in 1997.

[@ElevenDollarCheese]

Buzz looks like he's channeling Robert Smith nowadays.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Honey bucket is still one of my all time favorites. And yes, Buzz is a song writing machine.

[@artvandelay8030]

Cool maybe you should start a band.

[@artvandelay8030]

Ahhh, fuk. sorry. Couldn't help it.

[@dannycattell8084]

@@artvandelay8030 hehehe, tehehehèêë

[@GMan-cv9ig]

Yeah might be a writing machine, if only he was a good songwriting machine than we might have something there Bob

[@---df5sr]

A mediocre song writing machine lol I suppose he intends to write songs that have a limited audience?? That’s what they all say

[@pharmakon551]

I love Kurt. I love Buzz. I met Buzz last month. He's so nice, thought he would hack my head off. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 show was solid and heavy. Buzz has a lot of willpower.

[@covid19alpha2variantturboc7]

I just clicked on this video to write this comment. Lamewire SUCKS and I didn't even watch one second of this video because of how much this channel SUCKS. That is all.

[@ps.6023]

Buzz is so down to earth

[@wnerko7484]

Love Buzz

[@pauloc.c.macher954]

Dude, Buzz is not saying Kurt was not talented or something like that... Just a fact: Kurt, by the end, was just too fckd up because of drugs.

[@oddtick]

@@Blake4625kHz And Courtney flushed the toilet and sprayed air freshener

[@RealVincent1989]

@@oddtick no

[@xviphoenix69]

@@oddtick pretty much... Unfortunately.

[@vikings1960]

The drugs really hurt Kurt's song writing!!! Oh wait, no it didn't dumb asd

[@sadderthanyou7793]

@@oddtick She sprayed shotgun pellets into Kurt's mouth.

[@FPS_Wingo]

Melvins and Primus would have been baller af to see live back then

[@matthewdaub]

Its seems like if kurt is mentioned in any video about anything, the comments are always arguing about something. At the end of the day know of your know kurt, you know the singer of nirvana. Atleast buzz actually knew kurt. All of you speak like you know what he like and dislikes, like you all and kurt are childhood friends.

[@TheDevice357]

I saw the Melvins about 12 times in a span of 1-2 years in the early 90's... Walked into a room, saw a Les Paul and played it, thought He would get mad but was cool... When they were good, they were really really good!!!

[@ZackPondue]

Eww...2 years late, but seriously...Don't touch other people's shit without asking first. Ever, ever, ever!

[@joepope5793]

If anyone other than Buzz said "I'm a songwriting machine!" I'd be like "man what a douche", but he really is though

[@marissac870]

Yeah but not all his songs are like ....listenable at any moment. It's come off as throwback riffs anymore.

[@carefulgorgi5309]

Frank Zappa has over 100 albums

[@marissac870]

@@carefulgorgi5309 buzzzzz ain't Franky Z.

[@Blake4625kHz]

@@marissac870 and thankfully so

[@thestu059]

Lol

[@johnnydrama8709]

Can’t belive buzz didn’t feel Kurt’s love.

[@user-uw7cx3yh8z]

under rated asf

[@KROGANLovesKittensAndPuppies]

You are the queen of my heart

[@thew1zard__]

heh

[@shesaiddestroy000]

He is a key figure of alternative music of the time, he can talk whatever he wants

[@traceurernest2222]

Key is a stretch ,def a leader in grunge but hes no trent

[@islowthingsdown]

@@traceurernest2222definitely key figure

[@Great-Beard-of-Zeus]

Gotta love this amount of cander

[@geekUSA101]

Melvins once played our little town in central Cali and my band was booked as support for them. At the last minute we were informed the melvins don’t like local bands as their support and we were kicked off the slot after we had sold lots of tickets and promoted heavily for the gig. Forever have a bad taste in my mouth when I hear the Melvins.

[@jhdb446]

That's fucked up. The Melvins aren't even really a household name. That's such an ego trip for them. lmao

[@BeatlessAnimations]

@@jhdb446 oh fuck that.

[@thatoneguy2756]

I only came here to see a video by this band because Scott on tape did a video on this "famous" Melvan dodge van that Kurt Cobain drove. I just don't see what people like about these guys. No technical abilities, no vocal skills, and a mediocre drummer.

[@Dirtydog562]

Melvins suck ass anyway, so didn't miss much haha

[@phxsunfan]

@@thatoneguy2756 and Buzz comes off as a tryhard asshole.

[@PJ-zh5gd]

Always great to see Buzz.

[@creepymcpeepers]

During the lockdown I did this thing where I watched live shows on KZbin from bands I have heard of but never actually listened to and one of the bands I listened to was the Melvin’s and they were preety dope

[@BATMAN7666]

BUZZ IS LEGENDARY

[@justinw2232]

Buzz is a major narcissist

[@AJ-xy5ji]

That is completely wrong. As someone who’s spent over two decades in the recording and touring business, I can say that someone would be lucky to ever encounter or work with a more down to earth and realistic person than Buzz.

[@Blake4625kHz]

@@justinw2232 I have oft found that the person pointing the proverbial finger at air quotes narcissists end air quotes is usually struggling with a certain amount of narcissism in their own life

[@justinw2232]

@@AJ-xy5ji covert narcissism

[@Meisha-san]

Lots of respect to the well-informed comments in this section, however, I do feel something is being left out. There are trailblazers; self-made; personally motivated people that simply don't fit into pre-existing molds. Kurt was one of those. His business skills, self-management & other traits criticized here, were exemplary when it came to getting shit done for Nirvana. No excuses for the effects of drugs - he was a trailblazer - they don't fit any molds - they just create personas that no one fully comprehends.

[@adriandacruz9018]

Melvins speaking Ill of the dead, cheap shot. No point being a song writing machine if most of your songs are unpopular!

[@lipstickonapalin8360]

@@adriandacruz9018 True. I write about 2 songs a day. In my head.

[@FullSugarBrah]

How about an analysis on a matter far more critical to our nation's existence and sovereignty.

[@Meisha-san]

@@FullSugarBrah What matter would this be?

[@lipstickonapalin8360]

@@FullSugarBrah Wrong youtube channel. LOL

[@shellac23]

Can’t wait to see the Melvin’s in Greenville SC later this year

[@siner2442]

This guy always gives the most straight forward answers in interviews… he doesn’t sugar anything. 😂 they probably played countless shows together for years. Sadly Kurt lost control.

[@Lipo]

I love a guy who's confident about his ability. Good for him.

[@cameron2003]

He’s an insecure ‘artist’ he’s obviously jealous of the status Nirvana had so he’s shitting on his dead friend.

[@mattblah7737]

He may seem bitter, but hes just being honest, and is probably sick of being asked about Kurt Cobain, someone who was HIS roadie before Nirvana made it big. He isn't a god to anyone but the fans. His contemporaries saw him as another guy in a band.

[@jamesburns7385]

cobain was never a Melvins roadie, just another myth about the 2 bands. They were friends and used to hang out, that's pretty much it.

[@brianc1889]

Buzz was the person who made Cobain a fan of punk rock and also made Kurt want to pursue music. Buzz to me, seems like he's talking about a friend he loves and lost to addiction. He was on the bill for nirvana's last tour and supposedly talked with Kurt prior to his last show about leaving Courtney because she's going to try to take everything out of him she could. He said don't walk run! Then nirvana opens with my best friends girl. A cars cover. Possibly a nod about Cali being both his best friend and ex of Courtney.

[@thegrandpencil4374]

Mark Lanegan said he knew Kurt was a "genius" before Nirvana even broke. So no, his "contemporaries" did not think of him as just another guy.

[@mattblah7737]

@@thegrandpencil4374 oh, one guy claims he was a genius, ok that settles it

[@thegrandpencil4374]

@@mattblah7737 That wasn't "one guy". Mark is as respected by that scene, if not more so, than Buzz.

[@LIBREPUB]

I’ve seen the Melvins open two concerts. Pretty darn good band live.

[@turboshazed7370]

He's just so upfront about stuff and I respect him for that even if sometimes truth is hard to fully digest.

[@GrandChessboard]

The couch that Kurt nodded off on during the Houdini recording is owned by Fat Mike from NOFX.

[@SalandFindles]

Yeah, that couch that he leisurely took a normal nap on is certainly owned by Fat Mike. You're right. 😊

[@AmericanSpyFox]

I appreciate his honesty.

[@alpha_th0t]

Ey didn't think i'd come across Spyfox over here

[@armandcouture4655]

Hey there Spy Fox, we love your content brutha, best Kurt / Nirvana stuff around PERIOD!!!!!

[@notyetskeletal4809]

How do you appreciate it?

[@petermelnyk7664]

He is true...but he is the most sour mofo when it comes to kurdt

[@AD-BC-84]

@@notyetskeletal4809 look up the definition of appreciate.

[@tommywallbanger]

There are a lot of big egos that need hallways cleared and rooms empty and all that stuff in the industry. I was a production assistant and you can't believe the amount of pampering some of these big stars need to feed their egos.

[@afxtwinreverb]

They act like nurses in a warzone or workers in animal sanctuary. They're just playing with a piece of wood, and their egos and views of themselves are waaaaaay higher. Congrats for doing one thing that everyone can do after learning 4 o 5 chords, a song.

[@latentsea]

As an introvert hsp musical genius myself I always perform best when nobody looks at me before I shine like prince, I’m spent, better catch my guitar

[@TheLeatheryman]

Gene gets a bad wrap that I’ve always felt was unwarranted. I appreciate Buzz confirming it. And I appreciate Buzz for being himself also.

[@kyleolin3566]

Gene is who Gene is. I’ve been off put by his arrogance, but appreciate his honesty. How many people of his stature aren’t a little arrogant though, right? I can’t say I would be any better.

[@littleghostfilms3012]

He was really awful and a totally sexist pig in his famous interview with Terry Gross on NPR. I've heard the interview and seen the transcript of it. It really was disgusting. I can't speak for how often he was like this elsewhere, but I'd bet that wasn't the only time he treated a woman like that. Since Buzz is not a woman maybe he didn't see that side of Gene in action.

[@at9370]

Nah, he is top shelf wanker. But if it makes you feel better and want sum up the guys entire personality based on f Buzz spending a few hours around him and not publicly stating anything bad about the guy in an interview, go right ahead..

[@exzardoz2851]

@@kyleolin3566 Dave mustaine Is cool too

[@zacharyradford5552]

Gene was arrogant when he was practicing in a rat and roach infested shack.

[@edwardweathers9582]

I think you can hear Buzz Osborne's vocal influence on Bleach and other early Nirvana songs and in some of the guitar riffs. I thought, when I first heard Milk it, the riff sounded similar to "it's shoved" (one of the first beats I learned on the drums). I saw them a few years ago. They did a good cover of Kiss' Deuce. I won tickets off the radio, the only thing I've won since the 5th grade (perfect attendance and a writing contest). Also a graduation from seminary. My name is Kevin, nice to meet you.

[@sussychachi]

Nirvana were influenced by pixies.

[@sadderthanyou7793]

Kurt ripped off a few very talented bands. Nirvana had 0% originality. That's the funny thing about its success.

[@joejones9520]

@@sadderthanyou7793 you cant rip someone off unless you plagiarize their songs...you likely also say led zep ripped off blues artists. Silliness.

[@psychonautpupildiallater7734]

@@sadderthanyou7793 Disagree,. they were from a genre that were all influencing each other on the fly and in the moment,. it was very organic in my opinion.

[@andrepereira744]

@@psychonautpupildiallater7734 Not really. If "your" band started 4 years before "your" friend band, that means that "you" were doing things first. Not to mention that Buzz teached Cobain how to play guitar. Also, check these songs from these bands just for fun if you want: Zebra - Don't walk away The 4 skins - On the streets

[@odiumimbues]

Thanks buzz for being real

[@skelter1153]

It was BUISNESS. Nothing personal. Buzzo and Kurt were good friends and some who knew both of them would say like Brothers. Big Brother(Buzzo) Little Brother (Kurt) If it weren't for Buzzo letting Kurt and Krist hang out with him and watch his Band practice, WHO KNOWS if there ever would have been a Nirvana.[?] The Melvins weren't stupid. They SAW Kurt's raw talent and helped him as best they could. When Kurt died they were on good terms and were STILL good friends. Of course, Kurt gets ALL the credit for his talent, and legendary music, but I think Buzzo should get a little bit of credit for being friendly with Kurt, and influencing him musically, as well as LOANING him his drummer for a while.

[@MarknoblesAcidhouseparty]

something i was told at school a long time ago , it might help you . business men go to work on a bus

[@DouglasBull-rk6tv]

He's the only one who talks about Kurt like he's a human being and not some star struck groupie

[@lonewizzard8456]

Buzz rules. He's a hard working lifer road dog.....and he could care less if you agree with him ....or not.

[@atwistoflemon666]

BUZZ IS THE GOAT!!! 🖤

[@brianc1889]

Howdy friend funny seeing you here lol

[@AhtoNajeebRashied]

Of what? Are you his girlfriend?

[@vikings1960]

Looks like one to

[@atwistoflemon666]

Brian C Howdy Brian! Great to see you here too! 🖤🖤🖤

[@a1b1c184]

Melvins opening for Primus would suck so good.....

[@quefrog]

"That is the truth." Asked an honest question, gives an honest answer. Nothing really more to it.

[@Scyber_Official]

I'm glad I saw The Melvins with Ministry a month before this video was released. Their crew was fast AF and set up & tore down in under 15 minutes. I was also incredibly high when I saw them play & their crew working. Yeah dude! 😆👍

[@gordianknot6867]

I can’t tell if buzz talks about Kurt this way because he is genuine and is harbouring feelings (about kurts suicide and drug addiction) because he was actually close with Kurt or if he’s just jealous that the dynamic changed between the two when Kurt became the big star.

[@patrickfoster4586]

After seeing so many of his interviews I have to say it looks like he has deep seeded jealousy, or even anger, that somehow the Melvins didn't hit the big time like some of his contemporaries did. He goes off on Cobain a lot and he even seems resentful to Dave Grohl, who by all accounts is one of the nicest most down to earth guys in the business. I think Buzzo resents that he isn't a big rich rock star and in his eyes some of his "inferior" friends are big rich rock stars. He really doesn't even try to hide it either. He should probably get counseling.

[@hazeofthegreensmoke505]

He said if Kurt had never gotten famous his friend would still be alive. They were friends from the same town.

[@gordianknot6867]

@@hazeofthegreensmoke505 Kurt had problems before fame and weren’t gonna go away with fame or without fame either so I don’t see how buzz can come to the conclusion Kurt would be alive if he hadn’t made it big. I think Cobain did exactly what he set out to do, be a huge success and burn out.

[@E.C.2]

"Honeybucket" was an amazing LP and it didnt sell. "Stoner Witch" was released the year "Alternative " became just another genre and Atlantic dumped them. He's pissed off but this has happened to many bands. Dude is way too old to be talking like a pissed off 21 yr old bassist who was replaced before their first big tour.

[@dskywalker3397]

@@patrickfoster4586 Bingo!

[@butcrack6786]

Some of you need a music appreciation class

[@NickTurncoat]

This just reminded me of seeing fantomas when I was 15, and Mike Patton just walked through the front like he announcing his arrival to the crowd, but God damn, it excited all of us... Pffff then the locust played, and my mind was blown.

[@NickTurncoat]

Trevor Dunn's Trio Convulsant was there, too. Absolutely an amazing show.

[@CarolynDestruction]

Kurt’s name is a lot of peoples list and mind of what to talk about music.

[@Blake4625kHz]

Um.. what. Does that come with a side order of English class?

[@CarolynDestruction]

@@Blake4625kHz I was tired as hell when I wrote this comment haha

[@Blake4625kHz]

@@CarolynDestruction lmao my bad

[@Im_T.O.]

Opened a long time ago for The Hooters and they were jerks. They did block off hallways and made you walk around the building to get to your dressing rooms. They also used do not cross tape and blocked off a huge area so they could eat at a single table. It was ridiculous. Huge egos.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

The Hooters was false advertising, no wonder they only had one hit.

[@E.C.2]

The Hooters sucked.

[@Im_T.O.]

@@E.C.2 🤣

[@E.C.2]

@@Im_T.O. Cool story. Sincerely,that's a good memory to read about.

[@TheMiaxela]

The best hair in business

[@MichaelGarton-ow5jg]

time will go on...

[@franksinbeans1755]

Simply put. The Melvins couldn't be who they are if they didn't do what they do. You can't change their method of function.

[@equinsuocha9174]

As a kid I had about 10 bands I heard a couple songs of and loved so much but didn’t understand enough at the time I decided to put them on a list I would listen to 13 years later, one of them was acid bath(probably top 5 for me now after only 2 years) and The Melvins have been flirting with the algorithms so I think it’s their time now! Best decision I made as a kid because heavy music today is just not on par unless people could recommend me a couple heavy hitters preferably not anything popular at all in the last 2 decades because the majority of those are torture to listen to for me, just feels too boybandish for money. Anything heavy, dark, poetic, the rare catchiness and oddities will do fine!

[@GuitarHeroIsShit]

There's tons of new or recent heavy bands out there if you're looking for them. Off the top of my head: Ho99o9, Guhts, Wargasm, Youth Code, Bloody Knives, Stake, Street Sects, 3teeth, Daughters...

[@equinsuocha9174]

@@GuitarHeroIsShit how ya Dominic! I’ve actually heard a bit of ho99o9 & Wargasm and It’s pretty cool but you’ve got my interest with the other names, appreciate the feedback man god bless 🙌🏼

[@XX-pq9mb]

I am very fond of this US-band I stumbled across called NAG. Their latest album is very good and contains masterpiece songs. It's the best thing I have heard since years coming from America. It is punkrock but the way Kurt would have wanted it: a lot of diversity and a lo-fi punkrock production. Not the sort of punkrock to make it into the charts. These guys have truly understood it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJSzpJhohdikqKM

[@jesseliderc5199]

Church of the cosmic skull are heavy in a certain way in spite of tuning at 432hz which is supposed to be less abrasive and angry than the regular A standard 440hz. I think if you like Kurt it's the scratchy voice. The songwriting never blew me away with nirvana.

[@vikings1960]

I will end this with one word! (Got ur back Kurt) Legacy

[@davethephotoguy]

Happened with me...Gene and the band (KISS) forced the hallways cleared and no eye contact when they were headed to the stage. I saw their boots from under a door as they walked by. I was in the room with the opening band (Saliva) from that tour (KISS/Aerosmith tour) and even Josey Scott/Saliva weren't allowed around and had to shut their dressing room door while they walked by. Totally turned me off as a 16 year old kid hoping to catch a glimpse of them backstage. What a let-down.

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

I was there too and that didn't happen. You're lying. See how easy it is to just tell a story ?

[@ZackPondue]

@@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973 Nothing ever happens! You're so right.

[@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973]

@@ZackPondue nothing Ever

[@------YeahOK------]

"I'm a song writing machine!" Who da fuc is this humble guy???

[@johndcoffee632]

He's a guy who wrote 50 albums worth of songs. Seems more like a statement of fact than being braggadocious

[@andrepereira744]

@@johndcoffee632 Right?! The fact that some people don't take some seconds, since they are on the internet, to make a quick search before they write shit, is unbelievable.

[@slaythembeforeme]

He is a song writing machine but unfortunately most of those songs aren't very good.

[@snowdog03]

I never heard of the Melvin's until I saw them mentioned in that official Nirvana bio from the '90s.

[@123612100]

That's a lame thing to admit

[@johnmichaelpatrick369]

Hey, I'm speaking for a lot of people who want to hear more of Buzz on Kurt Cobain... I mean, this guy's no bullshit !!!

[@TheDevice357]

Wait, He it's no bullshit bc He admitted working with drugs was horrible, no shit!!! But the odd thing is, why do addicts who play want to play with ppl like that!!! I was an addict and a musician, it was obvious when I wasn't able to perform... It was obvious to everyone around me...

[@JustinEpperly]

his 'no bullshit' attitude is a narcissistic act...it's a put on to elicit exactly the response you gave...he is heavy on bluster but light on details, and really everything he's said is questionable. What drugs, how did he know, did he talk to Kurt about it, what did he say, how did he even know Kurt was using? For all we know he was jealous, Kurt was clearly more talented, and so he latched onto anything he could find to demonize him and get ride of him.

[@kimmolaine8069]

He's talked enough about Kurt.

[@missbelled6700]

@@JustinEpperly did you just try to say "how did he know a close associate was on heroin?" have you MET anyone who is addicted to heroin? They're not exactly subtle.

[@koraykumru1295]

I think it was his inability to turn on the fuzz at the right time

[@mr.president9100]

YOU did this world a favor. Thanks.

[@Fireglo]

Just because the band's name is "Melvins" doesn't mean you can't say "The Melvins" in a sentence JFC. Wikipedia dorks are so freaking lame.

[@Ottophil]

I would argue the bigger dork cares about the word the

[@Fireglo]

@@Ottophil if you go to the Ramones wikipedia talk page for instance you'll see a massive argument over whether the article should start by saying "The Ramones were an American punk rock band" or "Ramones were an American punk rock band" lmao.

[@Ottophil]

@@Fireglo i think were all as autistic as me

[@Blake4625kHz]

Melvins loves you. Melvins comb your hair. Melvins are your hair.

[@AJ-xy5ji]

Agreed. Something happened within the last ten years where this has become more common than not. It’s absolutely ridiculous. And to the person who said anyone caring about The is a bigger dork. That’s just the point he was making! I’m sure no one gives a fuck, but here’s the proper use in case someone reads this and I prevent just one person from perpetuating this stupidity- “Hey I got tickets the see The Melvins” and “this Melvins album kicks ass.” It’s simple, but the Internet makes people dumber sheep than they already would’ve been.

[@suicidejon]

Kurtz music was monumental. Name one influential song by Melvin's... F****** one. I dare you. Oh wait you can't because they are basically a garage band.

[@aPandorasboxofmusic]

The Melvins influenced Nirvana. This has been said by both Buzz and Kurt. The song It's Shoved? Inspired Milk it. You have no idea what you're talking about, sit down.

[@hededcdn]

Jackoff, many bands cite the Melvins as inspirational and influential

[@suicidejon]

@@hededcdn that's why they get bood off stage every time they tour. And old buzz boy has to beg relevant bands to allow them to open for. melvins they're bunch of nobodies.

[@suicidejon]

@@hededcdn name one influential song by them. I dare you.

[@suicidejon]

@@hededcdn they are are garage band that road the coattails of REAL influential bands from Seattle. They aren't even from Seattle. All I know is they try to tour and the audience boo's them till the main act plays.

[@shamanllama]

I love Kurt but I cannot blame Buzz, as an addict myself.

[@econogate]

I second that, cause him and his drug problems caused us to never record together even though we had planned it. I was aware of Buzz’s complaints too regardless what Atlantic said otherwise.

[@stella-vu8vh]

What did you two have planned?

[@professorwoland3181]

What Buzz is trying to say is…. “I was always so sober I’m actually the more successful/talented one”

[@ashwinters9315]

Yeah that seems to be all he ever says. The guy is very bitter

[@VanillaMacaron551]

@@ashwinters9315 Bitter about Dave Grohl too.

[@zirconencrustedtweezers]

He's not dead and still tours. That is more successful if you ask me.

[@Blake4625kHz]

@@VanillaMacaron551 lol how's that a neg even if were true 😄

[@timturk1899]

@@zirconencrustedtweezers And he loved Kurt, and knew him well, as they grew up in the same town. He's always stood up for Kirk, more than any others. He knew him as a good friend, far before anyone in the music world did. So, he speaks honestly. And usually in very high regards of Kurt!👍💯✌️

[@SuicideSeason4545]

Alright can we all agree Kurt was a hurt but pure soul and That Buzz had every right to fire him? Kurt was at his peak of self destruction and would have been bad press for the Melvin’s

[@teeveeparty]

It would've been good press for the Melvins, having Cobain's name on the album would've resulted in higher sales. It sounds like buzzo didn't want to be an enabler, and I respect that.

[@sethwinters3556]

@@teeveeparty especially in the long run. With all the attention he got back in the day, would have been amazing publicity to be a band he made an album with. Good on them though.

[@minacapella8319]

@@teeveeparty wasn't it before nirvana fame tho?

[@heyhonpuds]

@@minacapella8319 Nope. Houdini, the album Kurt was fired from, was released two years after Nevermind.

[@JustinEpperly]

whatever...Buzz is a narcissist clearly...there's another side to the story at least, and a decent chance Buzz is lying out of his teeth...also he's wearing a wig for sure

[@regandunn4850]

He's a legend this guy

[@saraivatoledo1842]

"Don´t make eye contact with him ..." . Why is it I think of Rob Zombie everytime I hear that type of rockstar bs ?

[@ShanLH5]

Lol not sure. He was very nice when I met him 😊

[@AJ-xy5ji]

What a coincidence, because that is exactly who Buzz was referring to. Touring with White Zombie in 95, they were even told they couldn’t soundcheck while Rob was eating his lunch.

[@saraivatoledo1842]

@@AJ-xy5ji What a knob! Specially coming from where he came ...specially having had Melvins as a huge influence when he 1st started White Zombie. I´m pretty certain that not even the members of Black Sabbath have that type of attitude ...wtf ...

[@seankinnane12]

The Melvins are a very talented band.... unfortunately, they are not good-looking like Nirvana The girls just love Kurt...it's called human nature they were destined to be successful. Never known of many or any ugly bands hitting super stardom

[@troythomas5803]

Buzzo is a fucking legend.

[@vikings1960]

Legend? Of what?? To date he is worth 500k I had that 7 years after college lol

[@troythomas5803]

For his music man. Melvins is a kick arse band.

[@missbelled6700]

@@vikings1960 LMAO who are you, some eastern-european nobody? That nitter page is some of the fakest shit I've seen in my entire life.

[@KManLeos]

With regards to KISS I can say King Buzzo speaks the truth! Real rock stars don’t have to demonstrate what they are by clearing out a backstage area or having their management insist you don’t make eye contact with them: they just ARE and it’s obvious. That’s KISS ⚡️

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

That was interesting to hear about Gene Simmons. There are things about Gene and Kiss that piss me off, but even though I'm not a fan, they do get a lot of respect from pretty much every band I follow.

[@joshua7233]

He seems like a cool dude, but there's definitely a sense of being bitter about the past.

[@patrickfoster4586]

He has displayed his hard-core jealousy of Cobain for years. He really should get help and let it go.

[@bren1886]

@@patrickfoster4586 jealous of what? As Dave Grohl said "the melvins are the past, present and future of metal"' and Kurt idolized the melvins. They're legends who have maintained integrity all along. And Kurt is... (with respect) dead. Nothing to be jealous of. In fact I think it was the other way around when Kurt was alive. Around the time of In Utero Kurt even criticised Dave Grohl for not being able to play more like Dale Crover. Kurt was a very troubled young man

[@gregkosinski2303]

@@bren1886 are you being intentionally obtuse? Kurt Cobain is a massive icon and Nirvana is one of the biggest bands ever, and the Melvins are not a super well known band.

[@bren1886]

@@gregkosinski2303Not at all. Do you really think everyone one wants to be the position Kurt found himself in? Kurt certainly didn't. The aim is to create art and be respected by your peers, achieve a degree of financial security and above all enjoy it. Kurt's regret was that he lost any enjoyment with the fame Nirvana achieved.

[@missbelled6700]

@@patrickfoster4586 I would be a bitter too if I felt that an explosion of fame and scrutiny led to my friend's death.

[@dickheadrecs]

buzzo is like a human plushie that represents aspergers

[@Stig69]

2:20 This brings a name to mind haha

[@hbkslazyeye6916]

Hes just a island boy

[@jackstraw6760]

It seems like Kurt liked the Melvin's more than Buzz liked Kurt.

[@kindaAbstruse]

I don't agree. I think if you've ever dealt with a loved one, friend or family, that is addicted to heroine you'd understand. These are good people, but they're sick and they can't help themselves. At some point you have to protect yourself, your work, or whatever and let them go.

[@jackstraw6760]

@@kindaAbstruse I've heard other interviews of Buzz bashing Kurt. He was jealous of his success.

[@allrain]

Mr. Buzz probably acted like he was Kurt's best friend just to get a piece of the pie and now proves to be just another bitter, ungrateful bottom-feeder.

[@pinkpiglet71]

@@jackstraw6760 ummm Kurt is dead.. and how is dying young successful? Buzz is still playing music. Also Kurt left a child behind.. how in the F is that success?

[@jackstraw6760]

@@pinkpiglet71 settle down. I knew who the Melvins are because of Kurt Cobain. Hi death is tragic, it had nothing to do with his success.

[@RalphNader-zx3pt]

I don't find hik to be rude or disrespectful to kurt. Just a bunch of dudes doing shit! Shit happens. Always appreciate Buzz's honesty.

[@JK-ry7id]

buzz is a study in humbleness

[@47issues]

Y'all really gotta stop milking buzz and dale for nirvana factoids

[@jt1929]

There’s a reason for that- they’re also from Aberdeen and Kurt’s biggest influence. Without them Nirvana may have never happened, without Nirvana the world may not have ever heard of the Melvins. They’re forever intertwined.

[@xviphoenix69]

@@jt1929 Well said. I was kinda going to agree with the OP, but what you wrote absolutely was the nail to the head that I myself may not have thought it.. but since you mentioned everything, makes sense now. 👏

[@allrain]

Lol reallY? The only reason they ever got on the map was their association with Kurt Cobain and they peaked 29 years ago.

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

Get used to it. Boomers (and some of their grand-kids) are still milking anyone they can for Hendrix, Led Zep, etc etc etc factoids and rumors and gossip.

[@bairleewoak6440]

When you don't sell a lot of albums, you have to write a lot of music.

[@bairleewoak6440]

@@andrepereira744 lmk when he has one that sells 30M....yeah, everyone becomes a rockstar to live with their parents.

[@222Lightning]

This guy is real character, too bad he hasn't been more in the spotlight. I don't even know the Melvin's music.

[@terrypmusic]

Nicee!

[@colinjones4686]

It's refreshing to hear his comments about Cobain he's not kissing his ass like everyone else does. Personally I thought he was overated

[@mandk6089]

Gene was actually nice to The Melvins? Why do I find that hard to believe? Lol

[@ludovicodiberardino8453]

He actually played with them LIVE. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4GmYYl_gJiSjsU

[@slaythembeforeme]

They must be fellow Jews

[@Jackmc2112]

Have no idea who this guy is but he’s telling the truth.

[@zmscott2507]

Going blind is a fukin rockin tune!!! Melvin's rock man! And buzz is a totally cool level headed no bullshit kinda dude, def the kind of rocker you could sit down and have a beer with or shoot the shit with on a long flight and he wouldn't give you the I'm better than you so don't talk to me vibe.

[@bobgilbert3436]

What’s the context of this? What project was Kurt fired from? Anybody that can answer this, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

[@liamMCR]

He was part of the Melvin’s album ‘Houdini’ (1993) but was subsequently fired due to his drug addiction/inability to work

[@killdozer3464]

Kurt was brought in as a producer for some of the songs recordings, he din't get to work on them all (since he was fired from the gig) but if you look at the album credits, you can see the songs he is listed as producer.

[@bobgilbert3436]

@@killdozer3464 interesting. Thanks!

[@bobgilbert3436]

@@liamMCR thanks for the info!

[@mattsheezy5469]

I don’t like his music, (anyone can write a song that’s not catchy), but I appreciate the fact that he’s Straight up.

[@incelthirdworld9858]

I agree 100%

[@rustyzipper3213]

I thought the fella on the right in the thumbnail was Tim Conway with a wig.

[@kishdogg1594]

Buzz talks about current like he wasn't his friend that's kind of strange some of these interviews

[@jdrobinson3468]

I can completely understand where Buzz is coming from but I still say Nirvana has better music than the Melvins. And the Melvin's have heavier music.

[@Blake4625kHz]

(Gasps over dramatically) Do you kiss your mom with that mouth??? smh

[@minacapella8319]

I respect what nirvana brought to the table but melvins are just so much better overall.

[@tomaskoscielniak5198]

@@minacapella8319 no they are not

[@minacapella8319]

@@tomaskoscielniak5198 yes they are too

[@garyhumphrey3452]

@@minacapella8319 no, they most certainly are not. This guy is just jealous because he wasn't good enought to make it

[@stampatron]

I will take listening to Melvins over Nirvana any day, my friend

[@joeyjo-joshabadu9636]

Thie video is at least 3 years old.

[@seanvolk4202]

Wait, gene Simmons played base with melvins opening for primus...would have liked to been at that show

[@jarvisstewart]

It's hard not to like this guy. So humble. Possibly the most underrated band ever.

[@hankhill388]

Um, no.

[@finklefinale4857]

He’s not humble at all lmao

[@Stewartchampion]

Shame Kurt didn't see it out ...thing is no one knows that kinda pressure Kurt had ..including buzz ..he'd admit that....nirvana was skint one min ...next bigger than Micheal Jackson....add shooting uppers and downers to the mix ....plus a deep routed sense of loss ..money fame ...and all the bad trappings that come with that kinda level of fame ..that only he knew really ...none of his peers had to deal with that..it all got a bit messed up and it all got twisted ...guilt etc for being a addict will make you top ya self alone....Kurt needed friends like buzz to keep him grounded ...like we all do..but when you are doing the shit ...these people go ...and it gets dark ..keep away kids from heroin and crack..bit of weed n mushrooms hear and there ain't to bad...lsd on a summers day....once a year.... the habit forming drugs will ruin you ...wish I had listened when I was young..but then no one was saying it ...don't make the same mistakes

[@whoozworldizthis4221]

100% true 👍

[@ReverendWin-id9gp]

Each man is his own master ....Kurt fucked up....no matter how talented he was...buzz is alive to enjoy his talent.... buzz enjoys life above ground....the ability to outlive surpasses anything else .

[@alexcooper3651]

Idk, I hate to say it but I feel like kurt was kinda an asshole… There’s no denying the way he changed the music landscape, and I’m not gonna try and undermine his art. But the more I read into the things he did and the things he’s said, kurt was a self righteous loser who did some really atrocious stuff, that’s not to say it’s a good thing he passed, but it’s probably best for everyone that his time in the spotlight was short lived.

[@vikings1960]

Friends like buzzard he didn't need. Talks about him when he is dead. Wouldn't do it to his face! I read that if Dave sees him he might get fucked up!

[@Z-bone64]

To infinity and beyond!

[@JJONNYREPP]

Why Kurt Cobain Was Fired by Melvins 2146pm 18.10.23 the world as is or was as told by....him..... them..... and her.

[@grunger5143]

Buzz is a great guitar player, but he can't write such a cool songs like Kurt. Everyone envied Kurt. Because he is handsome, talented, instantly gained fame. Kurt was a true rock hero. ! ... But Buzz is just a Buzz......😊😊

[@Steve_643]

Buzz always comes off as bitter when he’s talking about the bands he was peers with at 1 time that went on to achieve the success the Melvins never did. It especially comes out when he’s talking about Kurt or Dave Grohl.

[@Fr33zeBurn]

Yeah I guess it does. He should really be happy though living forever as a cult punk icon rather than selling out to EMI or Universal.

[@jamarcusrussel2352]

He didn't come across bitter at all here, what the hell are you talking about?

[@petercook360]

I think he's more just blunt and to the point.

[@Fr33zeBurn]

@@jamarcusrussel2352 not really here necessarily just in general in his other interviews. It's probably more that he's bitter he has to keep answering these questions.

[@chrisbutler1668]

@@jamarcusrussel2352 There are a lot of videos out their of him acting extremely bitter (at a show with like 30 people there he went on a ten minute rant about when Dave Grohl did not return his phone call several years before, so now he hates Dave for life).

[@kiprandom7208]

Melvins version of goin blind is phenomenal

[@andrepereira744]

Yes it is! I hated when i discovered it was a Kiss cover..... I hate Kiss

[@woohoo2023]

Good one..

[@warlockdruid]

Nirvana's music actually has depth and substance.