From Planet Rock.
The hospital gown Kurt Cobain wore for Nirvana’s fabled headline performance at Reading Festival in 1992 is going under the hammer.
In a swipe at media reports about his mental health, Kurt Cobain arrived on stage at Reading Festival 27 years ago in a wheelchair pushed by music journalist Everett True and wearing a medical gown.
The 25-song set is widely perceived as one of Nirvana’s defining moments of their career and in 2009 it was released as a critically-acclaimed live CD and DVD.
Now, the medical gown is up for sale at RR Auction in Boston, Massachusetts and it’s expected to fetch $50,000 (around £38,216).
The gown comes with a letter of authenticity and the auctioneers write:
“Worn as a stunt at the 1992 Reading Festival, bestowed later as a parting gift from Courtney Love to our consignor at the Cobain vigil, this iconic and museum-quality piece represents the Nirvana frontman at his finest and most sardonic, jabbing pointedly at critics and detractors alike while retaining the intensely original showmanship that made him a living legend. A truly remarkable rock and roll keepsake here offered on the 25th anniversary of Cobain’s death.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYAIQRPPu5w
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NIRVANA Live At The Paramount (2019 US 19-track double LP pressed on 180 gram vinyl, recorded live at The Paramount in Seattle, WA on 31st October 1991. Housed in a gatefold picture sleeve with double-sided fold-out poster. The sleeve has a notable corner crease with otherwise very little wear whilst the vinyl looks seldom played B0029541-01)
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NIRVANA Unplugged In New York (2019 US 25th Anniversary issue 19-track 2-LP set pressed on 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl, featuring stripped-down acoustic recordings captured live at MTV's New York studios in November 1993 including their unique cover versions of Meat Puppets, David Bowie and Vaselines tracks plus five bonus rehersal recordings, embossed gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve does have a couple of edge creases and remains in excellent condition, while the vinyl looks rarely played)
- Nirvana (US) - In Utero - 180 Gram Vinyl - UK - 3-LP vinyl set - £175.00, $215.25, €197.75 (New Item) (arrived 09-Nov-2022 11:25)
NIRVANA In Utero (2013 UK limited edition 20-track triple LP set pressed on 180 Gram Vinyl, released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the third and final studio album by the American grunge band, which was originally released on the 13th September 1993. This edition features the remastered edition of the album along with B-Sides & Bonus Tracks including the previously unreleased Steve Albini mixes. Fold-out picture sleeve which is still factory sealed from new, leavingit Mint and unplayed!)
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