Indie Music Chatter

The Melvins was one of the bands that influenced the growth and eventual explosion of the Seattle grunge scene. Kurt Cobain would often talk of their influence in shaping the music of Nirvana.

What not many people might know though is that The Melvins also played a very crucial role in forming the classic Nirvana lineup. It was The Melvins’ Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover who gave the number of Krist Novoselic to Dave Grohl. In a way, Cobain can really claim that The Melvins’ influenced their music. Grohl’s frenetic and very energetic style completely complemented the Nirvana sound and we’ve got The Melvins to thank for it.

The Melvins, Nirvana, Kurt Cobain