16 Rock Myths Debunked!
Radiohead are the most important band in the world! Nirvana killed off hair metal! Lady Gaga's music sucks!
Many hold these truths to be self-evident. We don't.
We poke holes in rock's greatest myths. Read our take -- then argue back in the comments boards.
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MYTH No. 2: Nirvana Killed Hair Metal
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Nirvana, 'Live at Reading' (Universal)
Nirvana's headlining gig at the 1992 Reading Festival looms infamously large because of (a) that amazingly creepy photo of Kurt getting wheeled onto the stage looking like Norman Bates' mother, and (b) the show was a mind-blower -- sloppy indie rock as stadium-filling psychedelic punk.
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SPIN.com's Best of the Week
This week, Lil Wayne plead guilty to felony gun possession charges and Nirvana fans got a peek at the upcoming concert DVD Live at Reading. Meanwhile, the CMJ Music Marathon invaded New York City, Slayer talked about their new record, and SPIN honored the sixth anniversary of Elliott Smith's death.
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WATCH: Nirvana Live at Reading!
Despite its sadly abbreviated history, Nirvana was responsible for some amazing live moments -- the acoustic set captured on MTV Unplugged in New York; Kurt and Krist sealing their first SNL appearance with a kiss; a performance at the 1992 Reading Festival where Kurt came on stage in a wheelchair as a goof and then delivered a fiery, intense show.




