Seeing Them Live

S03E13: No Teen Spirit in Chicago – A Ticket Stub Story


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Join Charles on Seeing Them Live for a ticket stub story from a Nirvana concert in October 1993. Charles recounts an event he documented in his book, ‘Ticket Stub Stories:  A Memoir of Live Music’, when he attended the second show at the Aragon Ballroom and the band, upset by a critical review, did not perform their hit 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.' Discover how Kurt Cobain's frustration led to a memorable, albeit puzzling, night for fans, and learn about the backstory involving Chicago Tribune writer Greg Kott. Tune in to explore the connection between rock legends and journalistic critique.
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