Of Grunge & Government: Let's Fix This Broken Democracy!

ISBN: 0971920656

Author: Novoselic, Krist

Condition: New

Founding member of world-famous rock band Nirvana offers a personal and political memoir.One part memoir, one part political platform, the bass player of Nirvana-the most heralded and influential rock band of the past twenty years-tells the story of his own musical and political coming-of-age. From his relationship with Kurt Cobain to his evolution as a political activist, Novoselics passion, intelligence, and integrity come shining through in this moving and inspirational book.Although Krist Novoselic will undoubtedly be forever best-known as a member of Nirvana, his accomplishments go far beyond that remarkable achievement. Nirvana was a band with a conscience, and as a major label act they regularly played benefits-the first Rock For Choice show, a major concert in support of gay rights, and a legendary gig that raised money for the Balkan Womens Aid Fund.In 1995, Novoselic founded JAMPAC (Joint Artists and Music Promotions Political Action Committee), a proactive organization that advocated on behalf of Washington states music community. Novoselics work with JAMPAC helped Seattle club owners find ways to host all-ages shows, and was instrumental in helping to overturn the infamous Teen Dance Ordinance. And sometimes making music and making a statement go hand in hand, as when Novoselic, Soundgardens Kim Thayil, and drummer Gina Mainwal backed Jello Biafra as the No WTO Combo at a show performed during the World Trade Organization conference held in Seattle in 1999.There have been other musical endeavors since Nirvana, as well as new causes (Novoselic is a strong supporter of electoral reform, an issue he has written about about extensively). The one constant is Novoselics desire to continue making progressive contributions to the community-and to keep on making good music.