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Paul McCartney to join reunited Nirvana at 12-12-12 concert
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Well, here's a “12-12-12” concert surprise we didn't see coming: Nirvana is expected to reunite for the first time in 18 years with Paul McCartney stepping into the late Kurt Cobain's role.
McCartney told The Sun that lead Foo Fighter and Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl asked him if he wanted to “jam with some mates.” It turns out those mates were Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic and touring guitarist...
Read more »Rock radio gets some bite on 94-3 The Shark
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A Shark surfaced on Long Island’s airwaves today.
Starting at noon, WWSK 94.3 FM – known as 94-3 The Shark -- began its run as L.I.’s newest rock station with its first song, Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
The station’s mantra, “Everything That Rocks,” is reflected in a playlist that includes: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Beastie Boys, Pearl Jam, Linkin...
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