It’s a rare thing to catch a band before they were famous – especially when the band is Nirvana and they’re still at the “playing at their parents house” phase of their career.
In 1988, Nirvana, then still an emerging band, often rehearsed at Krist Novoselic’s mother’s house in Aberdeen, Washington. Krist’s mom was known for being supportive of the band, and this early practice space was integral to their development.
The footage was filmed by Novoselic’s younger brother Robert, and features original drummer Chad Channing, not Dave Grohl.
The trio at the time—Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Chad Channing—used the space to craft their early sound, blending punk with heavier, sludgier tones. Rehearsing in Krist’s mom’s house meant experimenting with volume, raw energy, and ideas that later would define the grunge movement. This setup was informal and gritty, emblematic of their early years when they were just honing their craft without knowing they’d soon be at the center of a cultural revolution.
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