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REMEMBERING KURT 30 YEARS ON
APRIL 5 will mark 30 years since the death of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
As the birthplace of the band, Seattle is a spiritual destination for fans wanting to pay their respects to the king of grunge.
Here are seven ways fans can play homage to the icon:
In the 90s, this was the hotspot for every grunge band and fan up and down the country.
Nestled in Belltown, it’s a must-visit for every music fan.
Nirvana last performed at the club on October 4, 1992 when they were dubbed as a “secret opening act”.
This is said to be the “birthplace of grunge” with the likes of Alice in Chains and Soundgarden performing here in the 80s.
On April 16, 1988, Nirvana played their first home show at the venue.
The founders of Sub Pop, Jonathan Poneman and Bruce Pavitt, saw them and the label would go on to release the band’s debut album.
As Cobain has no grave, a popular spot for fans to pay their respects is Viretta Park, which borders the house where he once resided with Courtney Love.
WITH good food must come great wine pairings and the state of Washington has just that and more.
The second biggest wine producing region in the US, Washington shares the same latitude as France’s most iconic regions — its wines drawing parallels with the likes of Burgundy and Bordeaux.
Dining in Seattle offers the perfect environment to taste these pioneering wines.
The park has become a memorial for Cobain with two benches marked with messages from fans.
Nicknamed ‘Rock N Roll Utopia’, Screwdriver Bar was once a rehearsal space for Nirvana between the release of Bleach and Nevermind.
After deciding to not renew their lease, the space sat empty until a group of friends decided to turn it into a bar.
One of Cobain’s old haunts and also known as the “grunge Cheers”, this laid-back bar was the last place Cobain was seen in public before his death.
This hotel has had rock ‘n’ roll royalty
Among the coveted dining spots are The Pink Door on the quaint Post Alley, which runs beneath Seattle’s Pike Place Market.
It offers an eclectic ItalianAmerican dining experience teamed with entertainment including trapeze, cabaret, music and tarot.
At the Purple Cafe Wine and Bar, a 30-foot tower of wine in the middle of a glass panelled restaurant screams main character come through its doors, including Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.
Nirvana was no stranger to the historic hotel, with one of Kurt Cobain’s final interviews being held on a guest room balcony in August 1993.
As the birthplace of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Jimi Hendrix, Seattle’s music heritage is world-renowned.
The eclectic music scene is no better appreciated than at the Museum of Pop Culture.
Inside, there are exhibitions on musicians, including ‘Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses’, and a sound lab where visitors can make their own music.
See visitseattle.org for more.
SEATTLE’S FOOD SCENE IS TO DINE FOR...
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Seafood fans can head to Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar to try Pacific Geoduck or the local Dungeness Crab.
Elsewhere, The Butcher’s Table is a sleek steakhouse and takeaway butcher counter, boasting classic meat preparations and prime wagyu cuts — while Eden Hill is a boutique, family-run business critically acclaimed for its provocative dishes and tasting menus.