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Joan Jett fronting Nirvana for RRHOF

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http://www.spin.com/articles/joan-jett-nirvana-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-induction/

thoughts?! Apologies if this is already posted somewhere else.....

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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,640
    no thanks.
  • facepollutionfacepollution Posts: 6,834
    Tim Simmons said:

    no thanks.

    I'm not sure what to think. Technically I don't have any real issue with it, it's completely leftfield and outside the box, it's not a Kurt soundalike which is good. In all honesty I think I would struggle to think of a suitable replacemnt.

  • AggAgg Posts: 462
    As a huge Nirvana fan, I hate this...I've never been a fan of her or her voice. I'd rather them just play without vocals.
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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,640
    I think Dave sings or don't do it.
  • Treyert14Treyert14 Louisiana Posts: 924
    Tim Simmons said:

    I think Dave sings or don't do it.

    Agreed. And I think he could pull it off nicely.
  • facepollutionfacepollution Posts: 6,834
    Dave singing makes about as much sense as Courtney singing to me - there would be too many people on both sides of the fence who would not like it - there's a reason the Foos have never covered Nirvana songs. Aside from that, practically speaking it wouldn't make much sense, the performances are supposed to be a celebration, nobody wants to be bummed out by a depressing ballad, so it would need to be an upbeat song, which would make it hard for him to drum and sing at the same time. I know some people would say have Chad play drums and let Dave sing and play guitar, but then you miss out on hearing Dave do what he did in Nirvana.
  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Interesting choice, if it's true.
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  • TheseGoToElevenTheseGoToEleven Charlotte, NC Posts: 106
    Huge Nirvana fan, and I don't mind it at all. Joan's a great guitarist and performer, should fill in for Kurt admirably.
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  • H.ChinaskiH.Chinaski Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,600
    I'm going to this tonight. Tickets were only 29$ on stub hub. Why not? I'm pretty excited to see what comes out of the "Nirvana" performance. I love Joan Jett and i think she could kill it on a few Nirvana jams. We'll see. Stoked to see Bruce and the E Street Band, Cat Stevens and Kiss too!
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  • facepollutionfacepollution Posts: 6,834
    H.Chinaski said:

    I'm going to this tonight. Tickets were only 29$ on stub hub. Why not? I'm pretty excited to see what comes out of the "Nirvana" performance. I love Joan Jett and i think she could kill it on a few Nirvana jams. We'll see. Stoked to see Bruce and the E Street Band, Cat Stevens and Kiss too!

    I'm very jealous! Enjoy :)

  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,993
    Should have been PJ Harvey.

    Or split it, Pj Harvey on one track, Neil Young on one and Eddie Vedder on "Dumb" :)
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  • YardenYarden Posts: 820
    what about St. Vincent?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9nT6mUMzE0

    and Lorde?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHe4ykqgTHY
  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,640
    Ok, way better.
  • DewieCoxDewieCox Posts: 11,430
    Not a hardcore Nirvana fan or even a Joan Jett fan, but I think it's a pretty good choice. It seems like anything I've ever read about Cobain, his feminine qualities get pointed out, so it makes for a sorta deeper connection and musically it makes sense.
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    http://loudwire.com/nirvana-members-brooklyn-club-gig/

    :-O
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  • facepollutionfacepollution Posts: 6,834
    I managed to catch a really bad stream of the show at 5am (UK time) this morning when I was getting ready for work - I'm not gonna lie, I nearly shed a tear hearing Lorde do All Apologies.
  • mckaymckay Posts: 162
    j Mascis!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=092bFcVqT5s
  • Abtann0527Abtann0527 Posts: 18
    J.Mascis should tour with Nirvana!! Best vibe of all the people who played last night!
  • PSUS2HPSUS2H USA Posts: 2,272
    What about Jesse Lacey?

    Anyways it's a one off thing it'll be cool to watch with Joan.
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  • facepollutionfacepollution Posts: 6,834
    Woah, J. Mascis sounded really good doing School. I'd love them to do a proper big benefit show or something with a load of different vocalists - having seen these videos I don't think it would be beyond the realm of posibility, though I doubt they would ever tour.
  • smarcheesmarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    mckay said:

    j Mascis!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=092bFcVqT5s

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  • smarcheesmarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    loved the St. Vincent/Lithium performance
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