Kurt Cobain and Krist (then Chris) Novoselic met in 1985 and formed Fecal Matter, whom may have some demo tapes floating around. After their first drummer left (Aaron Burkhart), two unknown drummers and temporary Dale Crover of the Melvins took the spot for a couple months before Chad Channing took the drums. They hired guitarist Jason Everman to do live work (although he is listed on the Bleach credits, he had no contribution in making the record), but he soon left to join Soundgarden. Soon Chad Channing left, leaving the drummer spot open to temporaries Dan Peters of Mudhoney and Dale Crover. They soon hired Dave Grohl of the Scream, and switched labels from Sub Pop to DGC (Geffen).There have been 2 other bands called Nirvana, one was a group from the early sixties who had one minor hit, and the other is a Christian band from the early 80's who tried to sue them.
Band Name Who was in it/what did he play
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Fecal Matter Kurt Cobain - Guitar/Vocals
Dale Crover - Bass Guitar
Greg Hokanson - Drums
Mike Dillard - Drums
Brown Cow Buzz Osborne - Bass Guitar
Dale Crover - Drums
Kurt Cobain - Guitar/Vocals
Stiff Woodies Krist - Vocals
Various Guitar and Bass
Kurt - Drums
The Sellouts Steve Newman - Bass Guitar
Kurt Cobain - Drums
Krist - Guitar/Vocals
Skid Row Aaron Burckhard - Drums
Kurt - Guitar
Krist - Bass Guitar
Ted Ed Fred }
Bliss }
Throat Oyster }Same as Skid Row
Pen Cap Chew }
Windowpane }
Nirvana 1 Kurt, Krist, Aaron Burckhard - Drums
1985-1986
2 Kurt, Krist, Dave Foster - Drums
1986
3 Kurt, Krist, Chad Channing - Drums
1986 - 1990 (Bleach)
4 Kurt, Krist, Jason Everman - Guitar
1989 (Bleach)
5 Danny Peters - Drum
1990?(one gig)
6 Dave Grohl - Drums
1990 - (Nevermind and In Utero)
7 John Duncan - Guitar
1993 (In Utero tour)
8 Pat Smear - Guitar
1993 - (In Untero tour)
Compiled By
jmcrae@cloy.oswego.edu