Krist Novoselic news and features

“I’m trying to show the world that a bass player can do many things”: Watch the first trailer for Geddy Lee’s new docuseries, featuring Les Claypool and Robert Trujillo

By Nick Wells published 26 October 23

Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too? also stars Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic and former Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur

(from left) Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney perform onstage at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 12, 2012

“You know, I've never played slide before, but it just started doing things on its own – I didn’t even have to try”: That time Paul McCartney channeled his inner bluesman – with the help of Nirvana, and a wild 4-string cigar box guitar

By Jackson Maxwell published 6 September 23

Matty Baratto's guitars have been played by Slash, Keith Richards, Zakk Wylde, Prince, Josh Homme, Joe Perry, and countless others. Seeing the Beatle use one of his four-string creations live with Nirvana, though, was a truly "surreal" moment for the luthier

Krist Novoselic of Nirvana during MTV Live and Loud: Nirvana Performs Live - December 1993 at Pier 28 in Seattle, Washington, United States.

The 5 Nirvana basslines you need to hear

By Joel McIver published 5 May 23

From Smells Like Teen Spirit to About a Girl, here are Krist Novoselic’s five greatest basslines

Paul McCartney, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl perform live at Safeco Field on July 19, 2013 in Seattle, Washington.

Paul McCartney: “Somebody whispered to me ‘That’s Nirvana. You’re Kurt.’ I couldn’t believe it”

By Nick Wells published 31 March 23

Bassist Krist Novoselic revisits the time the ex-Beatle fronted a Nirvana reunion gig

Nirvana during 1992 MTV Video Music Awards - Rehearsals at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California, United States

Krist Novoselic: “The bass got caught in the TV lights – and then boom!”

By Joel McIver published 8 December 22

At the 1992 MTV Awards, Nirvana bassman Krist Novoselic threw his Gibson 25 feet in the air, forgetting it would come down again shortly afterwards

Five guitars signed during the recent Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts

Guitars signed by Dave Grohl, Nile Rodgers, Brian Johnson, John Paul Jones, Krist Novoselic and more to be auctioned in honor of Taylor Hawkins

By Jackson Maxwell published 3 November 22

Proceeds from the sale of the guitars, which were signed at the recent Hawkins tribute concerts, will go to the late drummer's two favorite charities – Music Support and MusiCares

Soundgarden reunite at LA's Taylor Hawkins tribute show

Watch an all-star lineup including Dave Grohl, Kim Thayil and Taylor Momsen cover Soundgarden classics at LA’s Taylor Hawkins tribute concert

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 28 September 22

Krist Novoselic, Pat Smear and Matt Cameron also featured on roof-raising versions of The Day I Tried to Live and Black Hole Sun

Dave Grohl (left) and Kurt Cobain perform onstage at the Reading Festival on August 30, 1992

Watch Nirvana's legendary Reading 1992 set in full in remastered 4K

By Jackson Maxwell published 30 August 22

The band's final UK performance – an explosive 25-song set widely regarded as one of the band's greatest – occurred 30 years ago today

3rd Secret: Bubba DuPree, Matt Cameron, Krist Novoselic, Jennifer Johnson, Kim Thayil & Jillian Raye.

Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron launch new supergroup with Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic

By Michael Astley-Brown published 12 April 22

Hear 3rd Secret’s surprise-released debut album – which also features Bubba Dupree, Jennifer Johnson and Jillian Raye – now

Krist Novoselic: “I have so many blessings – I got to play with Dave Grohl and Kurt Cobain”

By Joel McIver published 18 February 22

To mark 30 years since the release of Nirvana’s era-defining album, Nevermind, Bass Player revisits this 2011 chat with the great bassist turned political activist, Krist Novoselic

Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear of Nirvana perform at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 13, 2013 in New York City

Dave Grohl says surviving Nirvana members have recorded “really cool” new music

By Guitar World Staff published 11 June 21

Just don’t expect to hear the jams any time soon – or maybe ever

Kurt Cobain’s Marshall cabinet sells at auction for $93,000

By Matt Owen published 18 May 21

The heavily used cab featured in auction alongside six strands of the Nirvana legend’s hair, which sold for an eye-watering $14,145

Watch Dave Grohl and his 15-year-old daughter Violet cover X's Nausea with Krist Novoselic and Dave Lombardo

By Richard Bienstock published 28 April 21

The “supergroup” performed the 1980 track Nausea on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Dave Grohl, Pat Smear and Krist Novoselic still jam as Nirvana in private

By Richard Bienstock published 15 February 21

The trio have even recorded material together

Nirvana's Krist Novoselic: "I'm never in any bass magazines"

By Bass Player Staff published 8 January 20

Back in 2012, we met the bassist turned political activist, commentator and now recipient of his own signature instrument

Watch Former Nirvana Band Mates Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic Reunite Onstage

By Richard Bienstock published 4 September 18

Novoselic joined the Foo Fighters in Seattle to perform "Molly's Lips"

Watch the Three Surviving Members of Nirvana Perform "Big Me" in Oregon

By Jackson Maxwell published 8 December 17

Hear Nirvana Play "Dumb" and "Polly" Acoustic at an Edinburgh Pub in 1991

By Jackson Maxwell published 5 December 17

Video: Paul McCartney, Nirvana Members Perform The Beatles' "Get Back" and "Long Tall Sally"

By Damian Fanelli published 23 July 13

Gibson Unveils Krist Novoselic Signature RD Bass

By Josh Hart published 5 October 11