Industry May 26, 2026

Dave Grohl on Songwriting and Kurt Cobain

“I was in a band with one of the greatest songwriters of our generation, so I didn’t really want to rock the boat”

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Dave Grohl on Songwriting and Kurt Cobain

Dave Grohl recounted an instance where Kurt Cobain listened to a song Grohl had written while in the bathtub. Upon the tape ending, Cobain expressed relief, stating he no longer had to be the sole songwriter in the band. Grohl felt hesitant to assert his songwriting contributions, given Cobain's stature as a generational talent. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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