The least reunion-y Nirvana reunion occurred over the weekend in the band's hometown of Aberdeen, WA. Fans were excited that bassist Krist Novolselic, drummer Dave Grohl and additional live guitarist Pat Smear came together to team-up with a panel of live vocalists for the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction.
This was nothing like that.
Novoselic and original-original-drummer Aaron Burckhard were on hand for the unveiling of a new mural in their hometown, paying tribute to the group. It's not immediately evident if Burckhard even appears on the piece of art (we can only see a really distant shot of the whole thing) but lo, he was there.
The drummer was indeed the very first drummer in the band before he got booted, according to SPIN, for being moody and for a "subpar work ethic." He played with the band live but got the axe before Chad Channing came onboard to record for Bleach. It should be noted that frontman Kurt Cobain had "creative differences" with Channing as well, and apparently didn't appreciate Grohl all that much either so maybe all these percussionists deserve a break. Cobain clearly just hated rhythm*.
A photo posted of the "reunion" features the lofty Novoselic posing with Burckhard in what appears to be a carpet store (the word "interiors" can be seen on the building that now hosts the new mural).
No, the pair didn't get the chance to play any music, so we're kind of blowing this whole story out of proportion. It's a Monday...slow news day.
* = A joke. Chill.
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