You ???? This site is not affiliated with NIRVANA, its management or its record label. They looked exactly and sounded exactly like Abba. It doesn't get any bigger than that, Fuck those were the days. You're lucky God don't strike you dead. She's like 15. You're just going to close your eyes 'till you get one. Seriously." Kurt- Don't you agree? Dylan OBrien Is Taking the Piss Out of Influencer Culture, Sexy. Kurt- It was our show It was my show. Kurt- We tried, but it fell through. [52], In the 2021 Canadian federal election campaign, both New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh[53] and Green Party of Canada leader Annamie Paul completed the Hip Flip. [12] While studying history at UBC, Nardwuar wrote papers on Vancouver's Lions Gate Bridge and the assassination of John F. Kurt- I just remember leaving pretty much right after the show. Courtney- I was too drunk. Nardwuar- They did a big center spread in The Rocket [Seattle music newspaper] Courtney- I was quoting the Wall Street Journal. Nardwuar- And the Neos, a legendary speed band. Sincerely, David Lee Roth's manager," The Ubyssey, August 3, 1999. p. 8", "Nardwuar The Human Serviette Hospitalized - 11 July, 1999", Nardwuar the Human Serviette gets love, support on social media after stroke, "Nardwuar tweets he's been discharged from Vancouver hospital after stroke - Arts & Entertainment - CBC News", "Nardwuar undergoes heart procedure, now recovering at home", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nardwuar&oldid=1099027614, Articles with dead external links from April 2020, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Media personality, interviewer, musician, singer-songwriter, This page was last edited on 18 July 2022, at 17:11. [61], In 2019, Nardwuar was inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and included in their starwalk on Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver. Nardwuar- Butchart Gardens? They recorded a new track off their CD there, 99 girls, right at that studio. Finally winding up here, Kurt. [16] In an interview with Ludacris, Nardwuar mentioned a high-school friend, Vanesha, to which Ludacris replied, "You're crazy, you know that?" Eddie Munster, he's from Vancouver, right? Bam-bam. And I took it. That's his cousin's band. Kurt- We went across on a ferry, in Vancouver. The nice one. Nardwuar- What's PA equipment like in South America? I listened to that cassette that you gave Kurt. Nardwuar- The Young Fresh Fellows, pioneers in that sound, you know, going into Egg Studio and stuff. Kurt- Wonderful. Kurt- I don't know who they are I played with D.O.A. Nardwuar- And is going to be on Exploitation Records? Chrtien, apparently unaware of the incident and not knowing what the English terms "mace" and "pepper spray" referred to, responded with a line that has become well known in Canada: "For me, pepper, I put it on my plate. Nardwuar- Have any other melodic-punk bands played there? Kurt- Yes, he did. [40] He later was able to get full interviews out of her after sneaking backstage into a dressing room at a 1993 Hole show in Vancouver, B.C., and again in November 1994 backstage at the Commodore Ballroom. Like I was thinking the Sweet maybe and get Kurt Bloch to guest on guitar. that we do not have a Taco Bell? Courtney- A lot. Nardwuar- What other bands, Kurt, have played in Argentina? It was a lot cheaper than the picture that we wanted to use. Kurt- I don't know. Kennedy. Ah MuchMusic, when they were actually about music and played music videos. Kurt- I dug for clams a few times, yes. [44] Nardwuar has also targeted actor Crispin Glover[22] and faith healer Ernest Angley, asking the latter if there was a cure for "the Summertime Blues", to which Angley angrily replied, "Oh I wish you would shut up, man. All Rights Reserved. Kurt-Who's that? Courtney- I don't believe that. He waited for hours outside the venue and was eventually confronted by Love, who not only remembered him but called him a fucking pig. Krist- That's right. Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Kurt- It was pretty generic. Maybe thats one for their next interview. That Gun's-n-Roses recording of the UK Subs. They're called the Sloan band. I visited some gardens. Love was also present during Nardwuar's interview with Nirvana in January 1994 at the backstage of the Vancouver Forum. Courtney-Stop! Within about 20 minutes or so. Uncanny. and my uncle Chuck was in a-a couple of bar bands, you know, they just played covers like Creedence Clearwater. 
Kurt- Well those two are that just ran through my mind. [63], The track "Merlin's Staff" off the 2021 mixtape, Sin City The Mixtape, by Ski Mask the Slump God has the line "They all about ya, know about ya, no Nardwuar". Nardwuar- Did you leave pretty early? Courtney- Yeah, Andy Wallace does that. I thought, like I love those '60s wailing frat garage bands of the Northwest. Courtney- Yeah, they were like cute guys. Nardwuar- Oh, Mike Reno. Courtney- Didn't he kick you out of the house? I did buy the Step a-Step On a Bug, No, the, "Dig it baby, dig it baby, dig it." What was the name of their- Nardwuar- Actually, there's one in Alberta, there's some in Alberta. [referring to towel on Krist's head] But more often than not he has a disarming effect, leaving even the flightiest muso with the shocked face of someone whos just witnessed Drake bungee jump off the CN Tower. Then Nardwuar heard a knock on the dressing room door. Kurt- I do not know. You can't break even. It's like a white guy giving a black guy a Cadillac. Anybody else you've been thinking of? Nardwuar- Are they better than Rain, a tribute to the Beatles? Nardwuar- And they're from Canada, too. Just trying to find errors here with Kurt and Courtney. Nardwuar- And if it wasn't for the Neos- He began volunteering at the campus radio station, CITR. I thought you meant the Nirva- the guys from Nirvana. He has like a little Macintosh and he's got a couple like snare sounds and guitar sounds. Chance the Rapper)" with the lyric "Thumbs up to the camera like Nardwuar. Kurt- Unless you, of course, push your way in. 
Nardwuar was escorted out by Harper's security while trying to initiate the game. He's a nice person. I would like to try again. Kurt- I don't think so. I-I've skimmed through it a few times but I've never read it from front to back. So, it's been no problem. Nardwuar- I think she might have been, she might be from Vancouver too, right? Krist- And they had their anarchist colony. Nardwuar- No I didn't. Nardwuar- Courtney said that Geffen, Kurt, made 55 million dollars off you and you guys only- [27] Dave Rowntree of Blur apologized to Nardwuar in 2011 for his behavior during a 2003 interview, calling it "one of the things I'm ashamed of" and classified his actions as "bullying". They'd never talk to hacks like you. Nardwuar- Have any other bands come from Aberdeen? followed by, "How the hell did you find that out? And he said, look outside, there's a Cadillac for ya'. Kurt- Um-hmm. Kearney Barton Audio. You get around! Doo doo de loo doo On page 190, the Teen Spirit, in bracket, video, shot for a modest $33,000? 
Nardwuar- Now Chris here, Chris, come over here for a minute. Nardwuar's interviews have frequently been shown on MuchMusic's Going Coastal, or printed in Chart. She published a history of Vancouver historical figure "Gassy Jack" John Deighton. Is that the one that we go-went to Christmas-That one, Chuck? Krist- You Canadian communist mother fucker! Nardwuar- But no Bonham or Quiet Riot or anything? Nardwuar- Actually, at least in B.C. a couple of times. Nardwuar- 'Cause I once heard- We're talkin' Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton, justoutside of Guelph. Nardwuar- Have you ever thought of partying with Bill Gates at all? You can check it out. Kurt- No, they didn't, have much taste. Kurt- I hate the Sonics. Kurt- What was the name of their band? That-that's Mike Renowski actually. Nardwuar- Well not really. Courtney- Oh, Michael Azerrad. MTV has 2 channels that do nothing but play music videos all day, 24/7. Kerry Gold, "Who is Nardwuar: He's obnoxious, persistent, clever & curious", the very first recorded track by Pharrell, "Letter of Recommendation: Nardwuar the Human Serviette", "Nardwuar The Human Serviette Show: Playlists and Archives", "A tip of the tam-o'-shanter to Nardwuar the Human Serviette", "The Man in the Plaid Tam: Nardwuar the Human Serviette could be the last great music journalist", "Nardwuar the Human Serviette: Almost Famous", "Nardwuar vs. Courtney Booker or Why Should I Consider Majoring in History? Courtney- We like Ca-aa-, Va-a, B.C. Hungry. i.e., ten dollars to get into the gig and ten dollars for a shirt? Nardwuar.. Nardwuar does extensive research on the interviewee. Kurt- Um-hmm. Courtney- I remember that, with the little back stage. They're awesome! Security discovered him there and, on a whim, he attempted to convince them that he was the president of Nirvanas record label Sub Pop. Nardwuar has broadcast from CITR 101.9, the University Of British Columbias student radio in Vancouver, every Friday afternoon since October 1987, delivering his proudly geeky take on good music. Kurt- Umm. Kurt- Oh. Nardwuar- No, or maybe Village People would be no problem. [21] Alice Cooper, Henry Rollins, Travis Barker, Lydia Lunch, Harlan Ellison, Beck, Nas, and others have hung up on him or been verbally combative in interviews. Narduwars style doesnt always chime with his guests: just look up his interview with Blur to see what happens when things go awry. Are there any mistakes in, the Come As You Are book? Nardwuar- They're anarchists. Nardwuar- Doo doo de loo doo. Do you think like in South America, were they freaking out? We always, they've always offered to print vinyl for us because they know we're, we like that kind of thing. His deep dives reveal anything from guilty pleasures and seminal records from their pasts to more intimate nuggets, like the fact DJ Khaled used to put his mixtapes in trainers when he worked at a sports shop, or that Hudson Mohawkes dad rapped on a song for the defunct Glasgow Diamonds American footie team. Kurt- No I haven't. [55], In an October 2012 video posted to YouTube titled 'Seanwuar', rapper Sean Price appears dressed similarly to Nardwuar, interviewing fellow Duck Down Records labelmate Pharoahe Monch, parodying Nardwuar's distinctive style and conducts the interview in a similar fashion, using many of Nardwuar's signature features, such as use of his gift-giving and finishing the interview with a vocal transaction from Little Richard's 'Tutti Frutti' instead of the one from 'Shave and a Haircut'. Another Canadian connection. Because we're famous people. Nardwuar- Do you know what? https://twitter.com/nardwuar/status/1073355785592201216?lang=en. Although Nardwuar's favourite targets are music artists, he has stated that he will interview any celebrity. Nardwuar- Maple Leaf Gardens in November. Krist- The Beach Combers. Was that you? She has that fanzine uhh, you know that fanzine that's called Hit It or Quit It. On a campaign trip to Vancouver in December 2005, Nardwuar concluded an interview with the late New Democratic Party leader Jack Laytonwho, in their first encounter, had taken the instructions to the game and said he would practice for their next encounterwith a successful, coordinated, swinging of their hips. Nardwuar- 'Cause I noticed on page 226, in reference to the Deep-Six comp., "Except for the art-rock, U-men, all mix varying amounts of punk, '70s style hard rock, and proletarian and heavy-metal into a crude but effective musical mongrel". Nardwuar- How many models are there? I was a small child. Kurt- You know. If you told me he was a CIA plant, I would not bat an eye. Like it's small. What do you mean, Come As You Are? is for pathetic assholes! Kurt- At the Riviera Steak House in a couple of years. Like the same guy is there that recorded The Sonics. In an interview with Skrillex, he presented the artist's first-ever CD featured as Sonny Moore. Kurt- Yeah. Krist- P.A. Then I just-you know I just forgot about tryin' to get my royalties from him. Krist- Who was born in, a, 1842. But the Vancouver broadcaster continues to quiz the music worlds biggest stars. [65], On July 10, 1999, Nardwuar suffered seizures and temporary paralysis resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage (aborting his planned ambush interview of Courtney Love), but quickly recovered. And finally, Kurt Cobain of the rock and roll band, Nirvana, If Frances Farmer will have her revenge on Seattle, who will have their revenge on Vancouver? Courtney- Oh, Spencer! I'm really desperately looking for one of those. Kurt- They were cute. Nardwuar- Has any band ever tried that before? His non-Canadian political targets have included President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev, former U.S. President Gerald Ford and former U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle. What's PA- Here's a trick question for ya. I showed up super early at the PNE Forum the first day that they were playing, he told Pigeons and Planes, [I] went into the dressing room, left a copy of the interview that I did with Courtney Lovea cassetteon Nirvanas deli table because they werent there yet, and a little note: Hey Kurt, would you like to do an interview with me? Krist- If I was your dad, I'd It's the Jag-Stang. Nardwuar- That's actually where No Means No are from. Where did the money go? Kurt- Umm. Kurt- Right. Courtney- Birthday Party was art rock. Krist- Doukobors are awesome, man. Kurt- Univox. before Nardwuar freezes with a wide smile until the camera cuts off. You could maybe- because you guys were playing at a cool place tonight. But since the rise of YouTube hes found a new audience for his gonzo brand of video interviews. Kurt- To Geffen! Nardwuar- And you guys only got a million. On his 2016 album Top of the Line, in the song of the same name, Rittz references Nardwuar with the lyric "shit I can't recall the last 15 years wishing I could do an interview with Nardwuar". Krist (with dressing room towel babushka-ed over his head)- Don't say that I'm making any kind of ethnic stereotypes. 150 copies. [51], During the 2019 Canadian federal election, New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh was the only head of a political party to attempt the Hip Flip. Are they a pop metal band? Courtney- That's the way it's always been. Courtney- [Laughing] Bill Gates. Kurt- The Melvins and Metal Church. Kurt- Um-hmm. [5] He also sometimes appears as a guest host and interviewer on CBC Radio 3 and started his own weekly program on freeform radio station WFMU which ran from 2009 to 2013. Only in England and Europe especially. Courtney- Butchart Gardens. Nirvana played Vancouvers PNE Forum on January 3 and 4, 1994. Kurt- Hmm I don't know, I've never gone in the ocean. Courtney- Well I buy most of the magazines I read. [41][42][43], Nardwuar has also been known to be a "guerrilla journalist," often sneaking into press conferences under the guise of an orthodox reporter to confront political leaders or other non-musical celebrities with surreal or confusing questions. Nardwuar- Ah Kurt? The track "Night Song" from the 2017 EP Brothers of Destruction by The Lemon Twigs has the line "we saw the highway patrol taking selfies with Nardwuar. I explained that to you. Nardwuar- Microsoft and Nintendo! Nardwuar- Really? Nardwuar- What's the idea behind putting a lo- behind, you know, putting a lot of mics on a drum? Krist- If I was dad, I'd whoop your ass! Guitar riffs? I forgot. Nardwuar- Who's Pete Reno? [26] Jello Biafra was impressed with his guerrilla interview style, but became noticeably angered in a 2000 interview when Nardwuar began to discuss former Dead Kennedys bandmates' lawsuit against Biafra. It sounds like he's hitting harder than anyone I've ever known. I appreciate that, but can I come backstage with you? She said, Yeah, sure, no problem. The people at the door heard us, and went, You cant bring Nardwuar, and Courtney Love turns to them and says, Thats my cousin Nardwuar; I can take him wherever I want., Sadly, I was never able to talk to Cobain again, as he died only a few months later, Nardwuar later told SPIN. And it turns out, the fucking Cadillac was rented. He's a born again now. Nardwuar- No, I just- In Portland, Oregon? What Is your nanny's name? What can I say, I'm a death rocker. (Curt slyly flips off Nardwuar while holding pizza slice) "[46][47], In June 2004, Nardwuar convinced an amused Paul Martin, former Prime Minister of Canada, to play a quick game of the Hasbro game "Hip Flip" while he was on the campaign trail. Submit interesting and specific facts about something that you just found out here. Such doggedness defines his interview preparation, too. Kurt- Right. Kurt- He, I think Andy Wallace sampled a few different sounds for the drums. Nardwuar- No! Nardwuar- Ok, five ninety-five for Mix Magazine, and it said, Butch Vig was talking about the Nirvana Nevermind album and he said he sampled some guitar riffs. We played with the Chili Peppers that night. Taken at face value, Nardwuar is probably the last person on Earth youd expect to get an hour-long interview with Drake. Courtney- Victoria. Kurt- Me too. You know, the pu-the se- the Sonics, the Wailers, the- Courtney- Wasn't he a born again? Courtney- Is Nintendo in Nirv- in, a, Seattle now, Nardwuar? Courtney- Jackie's boyfriend. Buzzcocks Buzzcocks We've had some amazing bands play with us on this tour. Courtney- The Breeders sold 150 copies of their vinyl, in the States. Krist- Di-did you go-are there still Doukobors around? They were on our label. [54], The music video for the 2005 Korn song "Twisted Transistor" is a mockumentary that includes a fictional documentary filmmaker named "Rob Piner", whose behavior and appearance are based on Nardwuar. All documents, unless otherwise noted, 2022 LiveNIRVANA.com; all rights reserved. Kurt- She put out a single. I am not making any stereotypes because they're not P.C. So that's what it is. She's a riot girl, person. Kurt- Um-hmm. She walked over to Nardwuar. We did. Copyright 2022 Interview Magazine. Nardwuar- 'Cause the ca- The Beach Combers were they pretty cool? 
Interviews also often end with Nardwuar asking the interviewee "Why should people care about [interviewee's name]?". Courtney- Eddie Munster. And I was reading, that umm your good friend, Jesse Reid, his dad played in a surf band that released a surf record?!? A lo-lot. Where did you read that? Nardwuar- Aaa Did you first meet at a D.O.A. And they-they were- I went up to Kurt, said, Hey, its Nardwuar. Nardwuar- Because apparently it has some- The program features a mix of eclectic music, along with interviews and commentary. "[60], September 29, 2019, was declared "Nardwuar Day" in Vancouver by Kennedy Stewart, the Mayor of Vancouver. Nardwuar- That's what it says in the book. Kurt- I-I, I have to admit their, yeah the Sonics recorded very, very cheaply on a two track you know, and they just used one, one microphone over the drums and, and they got the most amazing drum sound I've ever heard. He tried to revive me for a while. The latter is a global superstar who hates interviews; the former is a funny looking middle-aged white bloke in a tartan hat born John Ruskin who calls himself The Human Serviette. Courtney- He's obsessed with Jesse Reid. I don't know, really. Nardwuar- Did you first meet Courtney, and this is Courtney Love, did you-I've heard-because we're here in Canada. He was unceremoniously tossed out. Kurt- Ehh OK. Nardwuar- What were Bjorn Again like from Europe? When he backed up the Cramps he had tape over one of his guitar knobs. I don't think you should. Nardwuar- It is! That's the same thing. I don't think it ever will be as long as there's, at least one place somewhere that'll print vinyl, they'll still do it. Courtney-His name's, uhh, Mike. Nardwuar- And on page 154, the last of our analyzation, thank you Kurt and Courtney, on page 154, the book says, "the heavy, Bonhamesque drumming that Nirvana requires"? After a cringe-inducing interview when Hole toured in Canada in the early 90s (she threatened to leave after the third question), Nardwuar was sent out again when she came back to town, this time with a cameraman. He hid in the bathroom. Nardwuar- Uh, Kurt? Kurt- Not yet. To make them sound better, according to him. "[15] During a 2010 interview with rapper Drake and his producer 40, Drake described Nardwuar's interview as the "best that I've ever done in my entire life". I remember. Kurt- That was after the fact. Kurt- I don't remember. Kurt- Mmm hmmm. 
Nardwuar- On page 190- Loverboy! This site does not endorse or condone the manufacture, sale or distribution of unauthorized recordings. Kurt- Although he went to jail one time for, um exposing himself. Courtney- You have an inferiority complex about this scene here. Would you do an interview with me? And Kurt said, Ehhh, maybe one day, but not now., Returning on the bands second night for another try, Nardwuar was recognized and again given the cold shoulder from security, who barked at him: Youve been in this town long enough to know that youll never, ever get on the guest list. Dejected, he was almost ready to give up when he spotted Cobain and Love mistakenly entering through the media entrance. That's rude. Right. 
In collaboration with@velvetcoke,Obvious Historyis a weekly series which unearths forgotten moments in pop cultures past, where the famous and the fascinating collided. Nardwuar- Courtney said- Nardwuar- It's amazing. They're stupid. In fact, an interview with this most un-hip-hop of journalists has become a rite of passage for young rappers, as essential as getting a pave set diamond grill. Kurt- No unless you're Fugazi. In particular, Nardwuar has a reputation for being persistent, like the Paxman of pop culture. Kurt- [Sarcastically] Yeah, a lot. I know you say you don't really like the Sonics totally, but I really love that sort of like one guitar- Nardwuar, intent on scoring his interview with the grunge originators, hid in the bands dressing room. [17], Due to his absurd and eccentric style, he has been attacked verbally, physically threatened, and intimidated by people such as Sebastian Bach of Skid Row (who stole Nardwuar's favorite toque),[18] the band Quiet Riot (who chased Nardwuar and crew down the street), Sonic Youth[19][20] and Dave Rowntree of Blur. Courtney- No, she's from Minneapolis. Kurt- Pete Reno. Yet the pair did meet just this month, when Drizzy talked about his shrine to Biggie Smalls and his uncle who worked with Al Green to promote his latest album, Views From The 6. FUCK no! Nardwuar- And his uh, does he have a girlfriend? Courtney- We left right away. Kurt- It's really expensive to bring your own PA system and lights and stuff. Krist- I don't know man. Do you know that where the Sonics recorded, Audio Recording in Seattle with Kearney Barton is still around and you can actually still record there? You and Axl have something in common, Kurt Umm No, not really. Nardwuar- I knew they were cool, actually when I saw Tom Price, a picture of him when he played at the Commodore. 
I don't know. Nardwuar- But was that-wa-was-so Canadian connection, a Canadian band has something to do with Kurt and Courtney. We don't like the rest of it so much. People didn't have very good taste in the '60s and '70s.
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Kurt- Well those two are that just ran through my mind. [63], The track "Merlin's Staff" off the 2021 mixtape, Sin City The Mixtape, by Ski Mask the Slump God has the line "They all about ya, know about ya, no Nardwuar". Nardwuar- Did you leave pretty early? Courtney- Yeah, Andy Wallace does that. I thought, like I love those '60s wailing frat garage bands of the Northwest. Courtney- Yeah, they were like cute guys. Nardwuar- Oh, Mike Reno. Courtney- Didn't he kick you out of the house? I did buy the Step a-Step On a Bug, No, the, "Dig it baby, dig it baby, dig it." What was the name of their- Nardwuar- Actually, there's one in Alberta, there's some in Alberta. [referring to towel on Krist's head] But more often than not he has a disarming effect, leaving even the flightiest muso with the shocked face of someone whos just witnessed Drake bungee jump off the CN Tower. Then Nardwuar heard a knock on the dressing room door. Kurt- I do not know. You can't break even. It's like a white guy giving a black guy a Cadillac. Anybody else you've been thinking of? Nardwuar- Are they better than Rain, a tribute to the Beatles? Nardwuar- And they're from Canada, too. Just trying to find errors here with Kurt and Courtney. Nardwuar- And if it wasn't for the Neos- He began volunteering at the campus radio station, CITR. I thought you meant the Nirva- the guys from Nirvana. He has like a little Macintosh and he's got a couple like snare sounds and guitar sounds. Chance the Rapper)" with the lyric "Thumbs up to the camera like Nardwuar. Kurt- Unless you, of course, push your way in. Nardwuar was escorted out by Harper's security while trying to initiate the game. He's a nice person. I would like to try again. Kurt- I don't think so. I-I've skimmed through it a few times but I've never read it from front to back. So, it's been no problem. Nardwuar- I think she might have been, she might be from Vancouver too, right? Krist- And they had their anarchist colony. Nardwuar- No I didn't. Nardwuar- Courtney said that Geffen, Kurt, made 55 million dollars off you and you guys only- [27] Dave Rowntree of Blur apologized to Nardwuar in 2011 for his behavior during a 2003 interview, calling it "one of the things I'm ashamed of" and classified his actions as "bullying". They'd never talk to hacks like you. Nardwuar- Have any other bands come from Aberdeen? followed by, "How the hell did you find that out? And he said, look outside, there's a Cadillac for ya'. Kurt- Um-hmm. Kearney Barton Audio. You get around! Doo doo de loo doo On page 190, the Teen Spirit, in bracket, video, shot for a modest $33,000? Nardwuar- Now Chris here, Chris, come over here for a minute. Nardwuar's interviews have frequently been shown on MuchMusic's Going Coastal, or printed in Chart. She published a history of Vancouver historical figure "Gassy Jack" John Deighton. Is that the one that we go-went to Christmas-That one, Chuck? Krist- You Canadian communist mother fucker! Nardwuar- But no Bonham or Quiet Riot or anything? Nardwuar- Actually, at least in B.C. a couple of times. Nardwuar- 'Cause I once heard- We're talkin' Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton, justoutside of Guelph. Nardwuar- Have you ever thought of partying with Bill Gates at all? You can check it out. Kurt- No, they didn't, have much taste. Kurt- I hate the Sonics. Kurt- What was the name of their band? That-that's Mike Renowski actually. Nardwuar- Well not really. Courtney- Oh, Michael Azerrad. MTV has 2 channels that do nothing but play music videos all day, 24/7. Kerry Gold, "Who is Nardwuar: He's obnoxious, persistent, clever & curious", the very first recorded track by Pharrell, "Letter of Recommendation: Nardwuar the Human Serviette", "Nardwuar The Human Serviette Show: Playlists and Archives", "A tip of the tam-o'-shanter to Nardwuar the Human Serviette", "The Man in the Plaid Tam: Nardwuar the Human Serviette could be the last great music journalist", "Nardwuar the Human Serviette: Almost Famous", "Nardwuar vs. Courtney Booker or Why Should I Consider Majoring in History? Courtney- We like Ca-aa-, Va-a, B.C. Hungry. i.e., ten dollars to get into the gig and ten dollars for a shirt? Nardwuar.. Nardwuar does extensive research on the interviewee. Kurt- Um-hmm. Courtney- I remember that, with the little back stage. They're awesome! Security discovered him there and, on a whim, he attempted to convince them that he was the president of Nirvanas record label Sub Pop. Nardwuar has broadcast from CITR 101.9, the University Of British Columbias student radio in Vancouver, every Friday afternoon since October 1987, delivering his proudly geeky take on good music. Kurt- Umm. Kurt- Oh. Nardwuar- No, or maybe Village People would be no problem. [21] Alice Cooper, Henry Rollins, Travis Barker, Lydia Lunch, Harlan Ellison, Beck, Nas, and others have hung up on him or been verbally combative in interviews. Narduwars style doesnt always chime with his guests: just look up his interview with Blur to see what happens when things go awry. Are there any mistakes in, the Come As You Are book? Nardwuar- They're anarchists. Nardwuar- Doo doo de loo doo. Do you think like in South America, were they freaking out? We always, they've always offered to print vinyl for us because they know we're, we like that kind of thing. His deep dives reveal anything from guilty pleasures and seminal records from their pasts to more intimate nuggets, like the fact DJ Khaled used to put his mixtapes in trainers when he worked at a sports shop, or that Hudson Mohawkes dad rapped on a song for the defunct Glasgow Diamonds American footie team. Kurt- No I haven't. [55], In an October 2012 video posted to YouTube titled 'Seanwuar', rapper Sean Price appears dressed similarly to Nardwuar, interviewing fellow Duck Down Records labelmate Pharoahe Monch, parodying Nardwuar's distinctive style and conducts the interview in a similar fashion, using many of Nardwuar's signature features, such as use of his gift-giving and finishing the interview with a vocal transaction from Little Richard's 'Tutti Frutti' instead of the one from 'Shave and a Haircut'. Another Canadian connection. Because we're famous people. Nardwuar- Do you know what? https://twitter.com/nardwuar/status/1073355785592201216?lang=en. Although Nardwuar's favourite targets are music artists, he has stated that he will interview any celebrity. Nardwuar- Maple Leaf Gardens in November. Krist- The Beach Combers. Was that you? She has that fanzine uhh, you know that fanzine that's called Hit It or Quit It. On a campaign trip to Vancouver in December 2005, Nardwuar concluded an interview with the late New Democratic Party leader Jack Laytonwho, in their first encounter, had taken the instructions to the game and said he would practice for their next encounterwith a successful, coordinated, swinging of their hips. Nardwuar- 'Cause I noticed on page 226, in reference to the Deep-Six comp., "Except for the art-rock, U-men, all mix varying amounts of punk, '70s style hard rock, and proletarian and heavy-metal into a crude but effective musical mongrel". Nardwuar- How many models are there? I was a small child. Kurt- You know. If you told me he was a CIA plant, I would not bat an eye. Like it's small. What do you mean, Come As You Are? is for pathetic assholes! Kurt- At the Riviera Steak House in a couple of years. Like the same guy is there that recorded The Sonics. In an interview with Skrillex, he presented the artist's first-ever CD featured as Sonny Moore. Kurt- Yeah. Krist- P.A. Then I just-you know I just forgot about tryin' to get my royalties from him. Krist- Who was born in, a, 1842. But the Vancouver broadcaster continues to quiz the music worlds biggest stars. [65], On July 10, 1999, Nardwuar suffered seizures and temporary paralysis resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage (aborting his planned ambush interview of Courtney Love), but quickly recovered. And finally, Kurt Cobain of the rock and roll band, Nirvana, If Frances Farmer will have her revenge on Seattle, who will have their revenge on Vancouver? Courtney- Oh, Spencer! I'm really desperately looking for one of those. Kurt- They were cute. Nardwuar- Has any band ever tried that before? His non-Canadian political targets have included President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev, former U.S. President Gerald Ford and former U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle. What's PA- Here's a trick question for ya. I showed up super early at the PNE Forum the first day that they were playing, he told Pigeons and Planes, [I] went into the dressing room, left a copy of the interview that I did with Courtney Lovea cassetteon Nirvanas deli table because they werent there yet, and a little note: Hey Kurt, would you like to do an interview with me? Krist- If I was your dad, I'd It's the Jag-Stang. Nardwuar- That's actually where No Means No are from. Where did the money go? Kurt- Umm. Kurt- Right. Courtney- Birthday Party was art rock. Krist- Doukobors are awesome, man. Kurt- Univox. before Nardwuar freezes with a wide smile until the camera cuts off. You could maybe- because you guys were playing at a cool place tonight. But since the rise of YouTube hes found a new audience for his gonzo brand of video interviews. Kurt- To Geffen! Nardwuar- And you guys only got a million. On his 2016 album Top of the Line, in the song of the same name, Rittz references Nardwuar with the lyric "shit I can't recall the last 15 years wishing I could do an interview with Nardwuar". Krist (with dressing room towel babushka-ed over his head)- Don't say that I'm making any kind of ethnic stereotypes. 150 copies. [51], During the 2019 Canadian federal election, New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh was the only head of a political party to attempt the Hip Flip. Are they a pop metal band? Courtney- That's the way it's always been. Courtney- [Laughing] Bill Gates. Kurt- The Melvins and Metal Church. Kurt- Um-hmm. [5] He also sometimes appears as a guest host and interviewer on CBC Radio 3 and started his own weekly program on freeform radio station WFMU which ran from 2009 to 2013. Only in England and Europe especially. Courtney- Butchart Gardens. Nirvana played Vancouvers PNE Forum on January 3 and 4, 1994. Kurt- Hmm I don't know, I've never gone in the ocean. Courtney- Well I buy most of the magazines I read. [41][42][43], Nardwuar has also been known to be a "guerrilla journalist," often sneaking into press conferences under the guise of an orthodox reporter to confront political leaders or other non-musical celebrities with surreal or confusing questions. Nardwuar- Ah Kurt? The track "Night Song" from the 2017 EP Brothers of Destruction by The Lemon Twigs has the line "we saw the highway patrol taking selfies with Nardwuar. I explained that to you. Nardwuar- Microsoft and Nintendo! Nardwuar- Really? Nardwuar- What's the idea behind putting a lo- behind, you know, putting a lot of mics on a drum? Krist- If I was dad, I'd whoop your ass! Guitar riffs? I forgot. Nardwuar- Who's Pete Reno? [26] Jello Biafra was impressed with his guerrilla interview style, but became noticeably angered in a 2000 interview when Nardwuar began to discuss former Dead Kennedys bandmates' lawsuit against Biafra. It sounds like he's hitting harder than anyone I've ever known. I appreciate that, but can I come backstage with you? She said, Yeah, sure, no problem. The people at the door heard us, and went, You cant bring Nardwuar, and Courtney Love turns to them and says, Thats my cousin Nardwuar; I can take him wherever I want., Sadly, I was never able to talk to Cobain again, as he died only a few months later, Nardwuar later told SPIN. And it turns out, the fucking Cadillac was rented. He's a born again now. Nardwuar- No, I just- In Portland, Oregon? What Is your nanny's name? What can I say, I'm a death rocker. (Curt slyly flips off Nardwuar while holding pizza slice) "[46][47], In June 2004, Nardwuar convinced an amused Paul Martin, former Prime Minister of Canada, to play a quick game of the Hasbro game "Hip Flip" while he was on the campaign trail. Submit interesting and specific facts about something that you just found out here. Such doggedness defines his interview preparation, too. Kurt- Right. Kurt- He, I think Andy Wallace sampled a few different sounds for the drums. Nardwuar- No! Nardwuar- Ok, five ninety-five for Mix Magazine, and it said, Butch Vig was talking about the Nirvana Nevermind album and he said he sampled some guitar riffs. We played with the Chili Peppers that night. Taken at face value, Nardwuar is probably the last person on Earth youd expect to get an hour-long interview with Drake. Courtney- Victoria. Kurt- Me too. You know, the pu-the se- the Sonics, the Wailers, the- Courtney- Wasn't he a born again? Courtney- Is Nintendo in Nirv- in, a, Seattle now, Nardwuar? Courtney- Jackie's boyfriend. Buzzcocks Buzzcocks We've had some amazing bands play with us on this tour. Courtney- The Breeders sold 150 copies of their vinyl, in the States. Krist- Di-did you go-are there still Doukobors around? They were on our label. [54], The music video for the 2005 Korn song "Twisted Transistor" is a mockumentary that includes a fictional documentary filmmaker named "Rob Piner", whose behavior and appearance are based on Nardwuar. All documents, unless otherwise noted, 2022 LiveNIRVANA.com; all rights reserved. Kurt- She put out a single. I am not making any stereotypes because they're not P.C. So that's what it is. She's a riot girl, person. Kurt- Um-hmm. She walked over to Nardwuar. We did. Copyright 2022 Interview Magazine. Nardwuar- 'Cause the ca- The Beach Combers were they pretty cool? Interviews also often end with Nardwuar asking the interviewee "Why should people care about [interviewee's name]?". Courtney- Eddie Munster. And I was reading, that umm your good friend, Jesse Reid, his dad played in a surf band that released a surf record?!? A lo-lot. Where did you read that? Nardwuar- Aaa Did you first meet at a D.O.A. And they-they were- I went up to Kurt, said, Hey, its Nardwuar. Nardwuar- Because apparently it has some- The program features a mix of eclectic music, along with interviews and commentary. "[60], September 29, 2019, was declared "Nardwuar Day" in Vancouver by Kennedy Stewart, the Mayor of Vancouver. Nardwuar- That's what it says in the book. Kurt- I-I, I have to admit their, yeah the Sonics recorded very, very cheaply on a two track you know, and they just used one, one microphone over the drums and, and they got the most amazing drum sound I've ever heard. He tried to revive me for a while. The latter is a global superstar who hates interviews; the former is a funny looking middle-aged white bloke in a tartan hat born John Ruskin who calls himself The Human Serviette. Courtney- He's obsessed with Jesse Reid. I don't know, really. Nardwuar- Did you first meet Courtney, and this is Courtney Love, did you-I've heard-because we're here in Canada. He was unceremoniously tossed out. Kurt- Ehh OK. Nardwuar- What were Bjorn Again like from Europe? When he backed up the Cramps he had tape over one of his guitar knobs. I don't think you should. Nardwuar- It is! That's the same thing. I don't think it ever will be as long as there's, at least one place somewhere that'll print vinyl, they'll still do it. Courtney-His name's, uhh, Mike. Nardwuar- And on page 154, the last of our analyzation, thank you Kurt and Courtney, on page 154, the book says, "the heavy, Bonhamesque drumming that Nirvana requires"? After a cringe-inducing interview when Hole toured in Canada in the early 90s (she threatened to leave after the third question), Nardwuar was sent out again when she came back to town, this time with a cameraman. He hid in the bathroom. Nardwuar- Uh, Kurt? Kurt- Not yet. To make them sound better, according to him. "[15] During a 2010 interview with rapper Drake and his producer 40, Drake described Nardwuar's interview as the "best that I've ever done in my entire life". I remember. Kurt- That was after the fact. Kurt- I don't remember. Kurt- Mmm hmmm. Nardwuar- On page 190- Loverboy! This site does not endorse or condone the manufacture, sale or distribution of unauthorized recordings. Kurt- Although he went to jail one time for, um exposing himself. Courtney- You have an inferiority complex about this scene here. Would you do an interview with me? And Kurt said, Ehhh, maybe one day, but not now., Returning on the bands second night for another try, Nardwuar was recognized and again given the cold shoulder from security, who barked at him: Youve been in this town long enough to know that youll never, ever get on the guest list. Dejected, he was almost ready to give up when he spotted Cobain and Love mistakenly entering through the media entrance. That's rude. Right. In collaboration with@velvetcoke,Obvious Historyis a weekly series which unearths forgotten moments in pop cultures past, where the famous and the fascinating collided. Nardwuar- Courtney said- Nardwuar- It's amazing. They're stupid. In fact, an interview with this most un-hip-hop of journalists has become a rite of passage for young rappers, as essential as getting a pave set diamond grill. Kurt- No unless you're Fugazi. In particular, Nardwuar has a reputation for being persistent, like the Paxman of pop culture. Kurt- [Sarcastically] Yeah, a lot. I know you say you don't really like the Sonics totally, but I really love that sort of like one guitar- Nardwuar, intent on scoring his interview with the grunge originators, hid in the bands dressing room. [17], Due to his absurd and eccentric style, he has been attacked verbally, physically threatened, and intimidated by people such as Sebastian Bach of Skid Row (who stole Nardwuar's favorite toque),[18] the band Quiet Riot (who chased Nardwuar and crew down the street), Sonic Youth[19][20] and Dave Rowntree of Blur. Courtney- No, she's from Minneapolis. Kurt- Pete Reno. Yet the pair did meet just this month, when Drizzy talked about his shrine to Biggie Smalls and his uncle who worked with Al Green to promote his latest album, Views From The 6. FUCK no! Nardwuar- And his uh, does he have a girlfriend? Courtney- We left right away. Kurt- It's really expensive to bring your own PA system and lights and stuff. Krist- I don't know man. Do you know that where the Sonics recorded, Audio Recording in Seattle with Kearney Barton is still around and you can actually still record there? You and Axl have something in common, Kurt Umm No, not really. Nardwuar- I knew they were cool, actually when I saw Tom Price, a picture of him when he played at the Commodore. I don't know. Nardwuar- But was that-wa-was-so Canadian connection, a Canadian band has something to do with Kurt and Courtney. We don't like the rest of it so much. People didn't have very good taste in the '60s and '70s.
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