Nirvana Producer: Early Live Shows “Not As Good” Because Kurt Was Still Learning
Nirvana‘s Early Shows ”Not as Good,” Says Producer Jack Endino
Legendary grunge producer Jack Endino, who helmed Nirvana’s debut album Bleach, has revealed that the band’s live performances weren’t quite up to par in their early days.
In a recent interview with Ultimate guitar, Endino, who believed in the band’s potential from the start, admitted that Kurt Cobain was still finding his footing as a frontman.
“Their live shows were not as good at the time because Kurt was still trying to figure out how to sing and play at the same time,” Endino confessed.
He contrasted this with the band’s studio prowess, where Cobain’s vocals shone. “But in the studio, his voice was outstanding because he was not playing guitar while he was singing. So, the potential was there.”
Endino, who has collaborated with numerous bands throughout his career, even considered joining Nirvana as a second guitarist. “I really,truly did like the band,” he shared. “I liked them enough that it occurred to me that if they ever needed a second guitar player, I shoudl probably, like, raise my hand.”
However, he recognized that Nirvana didn’t need his help. ”They sounded amazing exactly the way they were,” he said.
Endino acknowledged that the band’s relentless touring schedule, which included opening slots for Tad and European dates, played a crucial role in their progress.
“They went off and toured for a year doing the Sub Pop circuit… Clearly, they got better. That was what needed to happen,” he observed.
The producer’s insights offer a fascinating glimpse into Nirvana’s formative years, highlighting the band’s raw talent and the dedication that propelled them to become one of the most influential rock acts of all time.
From “Not as Good” to Grunge Legends: Jack Endino on Nirvana’s Early Days
Legendary grunge producer Jack Endino, known for helming Nirvana’s debut album Bleach, recently offered candid insights into the band’s formative years, revealing that thier early live performances weren’t quite up to par.
In an interview with Ultimate Guitar, Endino, who believed in the band’s potential from the start, admitted that Kurt Cobain was still finding his footing as a frontman. “Their live shows were not as good at the time becuase Kurt was still trying to figure out how to sing and play at the same time,” he confessed.
He contrasted this with the band’s studio prowess, where Cobain’s vocals shone.”But in the studio, his voice was outstanding because he was not playing guitar while he was singing. So, the potential was there.”
Endino, who has collaborated with numerous bands throughout his career, even considered joining Nirvana as a second guitarist. “I really, truly did like the band,” he shared. “I liked them enough that it occurred to me that if they ever needed a second guitar player, I should probably, like, raise my hand.”
However, he recognized that Nirvana didn’t need his help. “They sounded amazing exactly the way they were,” he said.
Endino acknowledged that the band’s relentless touring schedule,which included opening slots for Tad and European dates,played a crucial role in their progress.
“They went off and toured for a year doing the Sub Pop circuit… Clearly, they got better. That was what needed to happen,” he observed.