The arrival of Dave Grohl to Nirvana In 1990 it marked a before and after. His addition not only redefined the band’s sound, but also cemented their place in music history. However, the path to this change was neither easy nor predictable.
According to Rock Fm, before Grohlthe battery Nirvana It was in the hands of Chad Channing. Although Channing was part of the band’s debut with bleachhis style did not convince Kurt Cobain. What was the reason for letting go of Channing? How did you choose Grohl?
Those questions have been resolved by Robert Boydauthor of ‘Before the Storm: The Formative Years of America’s Last Great Band’. The writer revealed some details about how this relevant change in the formation of Nirvana was woven. He did so during an interview with ‘Booked on Rock’ podcast.
«Cobain wanted a more aggressive drummer, with a stronger punch«Boyd commented. This search ended up generating internal tensions in the band.
A necessary change to evolve
In the spring of 1990, channing left the band. The decision was friendly, but strategic. Nirvana was gaining notoriety. Record companies were beginning to be interested in them. It was time to find someone who would take their musical proposal to the next level.
Several drummers were considered. Dan Peters of Mudhoney He even played on a recording. But fate intervened when Cobain and Krist Novoselic attended a concert Scream in California. There they met Dave Grohlwho played the drums with energy and precision. Shortly after, Scream dissolved, leaving Grohl free. “Needing a new position, he was pointed in the direction of Nirvana. And the rest is history”confessed the writer.
This change not only benefited Nirvanabut also marked the beginning of a new era in music. Dave Grohl not only became the ideal drummer, but also a key element in the group’s creative dynamic.
Their first concert with the band was in October 1990. Less than a year later, they released Nevermind, the album that catapulted them to stardom.
The story of this change reminds us that sometimes difficult decisions are what lead to success. And in the case of Nirvanathat decision was an absolute success.
