Pennyroyal Tea was written and demo’d in 1990... before he was with Courtney. She did not write any of it, but likes to take credit for shit she didn’t do

Something that isn't that well known, Axl Rose thought Kurt was a genius and loved Nirvana from the time he heard them. It was not reciprocated. Axl invited Kurt to shows and tried to make contact but Kurt wasn't interested. The day Kurt died, Axl was on the phone to a record company or MTV executive the whole morning crying. Apparently this is true.

2019 and still love nirvana. Back in the early 90s, I recall hearing bleach and nevermind for the first time. AWESOME.

Rosemary Carrol knows the truth, but the money still flows

He remembers everything from 10 years ago but loses memory the week kurt dies

I just wish we could have had more. It and he ended too soon. I wear out my Nirvana catalog and I stop listening for a while. I give it a month or two and turn them back on. The music still affects me the way it did in the 90’s. I hope somewhere out there a few kids in a garage are inspired to strike a chord in us again. When I heard Nirvana for the first time I knew there was something big happening in music and culturally. I do like some of the new music, but there is nothing out there gives me the feeling Nirvana did. At least we had him for a while.

Music had much more of a presence and act in forming culture in the 90’s. Now it just feels like a constant homogeneous background noise of rotating rap or pop artists with nothing of substance to communicate who gets celebrated by the media as “the biggest thing ever” for one year and then is replaced by someone younger the next year.

Goldberg shows his true colors at approx. 18:40 speaking of Courtney "I was prone to side with her because she had influence on Kurt" Anyone at that time knew what a horrible influence Courtney was on Kurt, how absolutely destructive her words and actions were, how destabilizing she was to his career (which this POS Goldberg was "managing" with her help) and how volatile, provocative and caustic she was/is. It sickens me to know that, even 25 years later, people like Goldberg still refuse to accept their own failings, and refuse to see what a part they played in enabling Kurt's untimely, tragic death. Maybe if Danny Goldberg wasn't so busy enabling Courtney to use/abuse and manipulate Kurt, he would have seen the harm she was causing? Maybe he was just too busy cashing his checks?

Hes being political because he was Hole's manager also and made a lot of money of both Kurt and Courtney . Did Courtney try and did steal Kurts music was a question . He says "No. She wrote very well on her own . BUT . 1 minute after he says that in a different question he talks about how Kurt had to call him and tell Courtney not to take his song "Penny Royal Tea." So he is conflicted due to money and in this conversation we learn from him that Courtney was stealing and willing to steal Nirvana songs . So willing to do so that Kurt could not just tell her to not do it . Kurt had to call their manager to tell him to "do not encourage Coutney to take and record Penny Royal Tea , That is a Nivana song ! ." So there we have it .

I can’t stand Guns N Roses, but Nirvana are still accurately relevant and their music is just as brilliant

Kurt was surrounded with wrong people's .

How's come no interviewer has ever confronted Danny with Dr Cyril Wecht's expertise on Kurt's death. I'd love to see someone do that.

We are so starved for information about the short time on earth Kurt spent with us that we will even watch this crap.

This guy is going a little out of his way to say amazing things about Courtney. I'm not gonna call a man a liar, I'm just gonna say I don't believe him.

rip kurt. i'm in vancouver canada. gonna visit your childhood home in aberdeen later this month. peace.

I don't ever understand how Courtney could be worried for Kurt's drug use while she herself was involved in drugs to a deep extent. The intervention should've been for both of them.

Krist said in an Interview that after Kurt overdosed in Rome and almost died, that he was never the same. He said Kurt acted really weird after that and he barely talked to people. Krist also said that Kurt was totally wasted out of his mind on heroin!!! So Krist believes Kurt killed himself.

100% cash= goldberg's involvement with Nirvana.

What lovely, articulate responses. Great interview!

Excellent interview. Excellent interviewer and interviewed.

This gentleman is very much holding back on some of his thoughts. Paints quite a rosy picture.

Amazing 1 hour interview I didn’t want it to end.

⁠Danny Is a good guy when I was in college his book “Bumping Into Geniuses” came out and for school I needed to do a panel presentation discussion on a business industry and my group did the entertainment industry. I literally went to a book signing he did of it and pitched it to him if he can come and he had me reach out to his assistant and came to my college and did the panel discussion. Other classmates brought other people in entertainment but no one had a name like him whom he’s dealt with a lot of major acts

Danny Goldberg is or was married to Rosemary Carroll Rosemary Carroll was Kurt and Courtney's lawyer. Rosemary Carroll believes Kurt's death was strange. RC and Tom Grant had recorded conversations, discussing events surrounding Kurt prior to his passing, and also after he died. (www.cobaincase.com) RC had no idea TG was recording conversations, shortly after hearing about taped conversations, she stopped discussing. Everything is strange. Theres nothing convicting Kurt of pulling the trigger.

I really wish Kurt would not have meet Courtney Love. I think his fate would have been very different but you can't change the past. I will love him forever and cherish Nirvana's music!

I was at the "No on 9" show. It was awesome!

Great interview.

His own wife was convinced that there was foul play with Kurt's death

This seems more like a book to curry favor with Courtney Love than it is about Kurt Cobain. And how do you do a book about Kurt and NOT interview Dave Grohl? I know he says he tried to talk to him, but if you're doing a book about pre & post Nirvana Kurt Cobain, you interview ALL of the major/minor players, not just the people you get along with.

Nirvana is the greatest band to ever make sounds.

Really enjoyed this, thanks for sharing Danny!

U can't inject 230ml in a 100ml barrel. Fact. 230ml x 80ml = 3 preparations...only 2 needles in kit. Black tar heroin = notoriously difficult to tell whether ur in a vein or not = don't overfill barrel...60ml and no more with black tar. Unless u have a vein u know is 100% then can do 80ml but x3 is virtually impossible ,after first...ok ,after second no chance ...would be nodding too much...this wasn't a man alone in that greenhouse..and explains why he was in there rather than the house in first place..someone he knew but wasnt comfortable taking into house proper.

It’s nearly impossible to shoot yourself while on that much heroin. Plus when your that high your not suicidal. Maybe after you come down but not on it. This is a weird case.

I'm on the fence with this guy Danny Goldberg. Something doesn't seem right about him.

The proof this interview is the truth and Danny is reliable is that Kurt himself said if he and Courtney lost Frances' custody, he wished Danny and his wife raised the baby.

great questions, good job :)

You dont have to be a kid from the 90s like me to feel that power-It floors me to see all the Nirvana shirts around now maybe more than then-its cool.

Damn Danny, you talk about Courtney like you're still waiting on copyright clearance lmao.

Buen episodio Henry 😂

from 31:00 onwards and especially "...and he had different things that were bothering him that he would bring up...about, err.. you know, about his career and about being famous about ...err...OTHER THINGS ABOUT HIS LIFE. And my message was just whatever's bothering you, you can't make a good decision when you're strung out. Get clean, and then whatever you want to do, I help you do whatever you want to do but you can't make any good decisions this way. There's no good future in it". My transcription misses out a lot of the verbal fillers (err's, verbal stallings) that are, IMO, very telling, as is the capitalisation I made of part of DG's comment. It's as if DG wants to tell the truth and then remembers he shouldn't and takes a detour. He's having to quickly think on his feet, hence the verbal fillers as he tries to filter his speech. Compare this with other things DG says that are less contentious and emotive - speech is free and easy, less verbal fillers and stalls. Based on a lot of other evidence, and this comment, I think Kurt wanted out of the music business and wanted a divorce and this would've bothered a lot of people who were financially reliant on him. I think the drug problem was such that the drugs no longer controlled him to be compliant (ah, isn't this a favourite modus operandi of someone we know?) and were conveniently blamed when the real issue was that Kurt wanted huge life changes that wouldn't have financially suited A LOT of other parties. Hence this 'intervention' which even DG says was more about the decisions Kurt wanted to make in his life than about the drugs I think Kurt had been honest in this intervention about wanting to leave the music business and his wife, and that's what DG's comment about 'other things in his life' alludes to. I think he knows more about his death, as do many others in that circle. But it's easier to say nothing, let it play out (even though you knew what was going down) and continue to enjoy the payroll. And the payroll would have been easier to enjoy as a legacy than as a difficult artist not wanting to play the game anymore that you had to manage. Also, I find it utterly abhorrent at just how many people have profited from Kurt's death. The main one being Courtney Love, but even this guy years later writing this book. What an utterly, profoundly sad realisation to know Kurt's life has been reduced to myth and lies, all in the name of profit.

Kurt had tons of health problems both physically and mentally. Substance abuse, marital issues not even to mention the pitfalls of fame.

Justice for Kurt Cobain

I thought he spoke extremely well. Obviously a very intelligent articulate man. He makes by far the most sense of anyone I have heard talking about something that we will never make complete sense of. I’m going to buy the book.

14:14 Kurt & Courtney: FIRST TIME EVER hearing ANYONE from Kurt's circle honoring his relationship with Courtney - and he honestly believes they were in love. I ALWAYS believed it based on what i could observe. Just nice to hear someone state it so matter of factly. I am shocked by how horrible people have treated her - outright twisted & inhumane.

“Everyone surrounding Nirvana Inc., except for the actual band members themselves, are complete pieces of shit.” - Steve Albini

When the Cobain case finaly goes to court, Danny Goldberg will go to jail.

Nunca más habrá una banda como Nirvana es lamentable pero es así, Nirvana y Kurt fueron los mejores , saludos desde Uruguay.

A wonderful account. Hearing it from the "older guy" with the outsiders inside perspective creates clarity. Mr Goldberg reminds me of Madonnas brother Christopher. Parker does well. Good conversations are coming back in style.

why does this feel like propaganda ?

RIP Kurt Cobain

A lot of people wonder what Kurt’s music would have been like if he had lived and in my opinion, the song All Apologies kinda gives us an idea or taste of what he was wanting to do next musically

What were the Guns n Roses lyrics he was talking bout bleeped out at 55:20 ?

Nirvana rules always i know Kurt have inner demons that was taken over his life but iam so happy that nirvana made a lot of music and videos he was sensitive and humble a realy good guy a just wanted to give him a big hug and say to him that life is hard some Times i know but i love you your fans love you Dave and krist love you kourtney love you Frances bean your daughter love you so much and we always Will hope you know that Kurt i know you whatching from heaven i can feel it i been listening to Oh me that song is Kurt so beautiful just like Kurt ❤️❤️❤️🚶💯💯💯🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

Kurt Cobain called Danny a father figure.

Courtney's lack of empathy grown up I've had bad relationships and everything he said before he died makes total sense now, you needed love and affection and she just needed an object

great interview... Axl wears a Jane's Addiction 'ritual de lo habitual" shirt in november rain

Goldberg's wife found a handwriting practice sheet in Courtney's bag not long before Kurt was found dead next to a "suicide note".

"I like her..." "I...I like her" "I like her" Yeah hooookay Danny. Who are you trying to convince, man?

Just a tragedy, enough said. Great music, great artist, great band, tragic ending

All I ever hear of him he only talks money... I can never finish listening to anything he says.. says a lot for me...

Really cortney is not a classy women. What I read she treated kurt terrible. From nannys that were there. She also lied about where she was at the time of his death. And as A mom she overdosed in front of Francis. So I have no respect for cortney love. And her band sucked!

Black Testimonial: much respect to Mr. Goldberg, I learned alot that I didn't know before BUT you gotta be careful when you say that it isn't the music that we like - it is... especially the lyrics, the melodies and the passion behind it all... rock can be a little bit loud/noisy for us (respectfully) but you every now and again "Lithium" must get some spins deep within the Black brick and concrete of urban America - I love it. Respect for the Bob Marley mention - I've been thinking... both zeitgeists ... in their own regard. ✌🏽👁😎

Enjoying the book. Bet Courtney's mom enjoys your description of the meeting you had with her.

I don't see how it's possible that he wanted to become as big as Michael Jackson. That kind of fame is literally crushing, as has been demonstrated over and over. But to become successful, absolutely. He worked his ass of with relentless touring. It definitely wasn't just handed to him. That's a tough climb to the top and Kurt made it in spades. Thanks.

Nope. She said she's a fan of Courtney. I'm done with this interview.

Very cool interview!! I’m gonna get this book no doubt

Kurt wrote pennyroyal tea between late 1990 and early 1991, there’s a recording of an acoustic demo of Pennyroyal Tea that Kurt and Dave recorded in February 1991.

is it true that johny rotten at first thought that nirvana was riping off never mind the bollocks by naming their album nevermind ,and was very upset?

🌎 needs justice for Kurt

The three albums unclyding Unplugged? Thats pretty much a compilation so if you're gonna use that then you should include Incestiside, Muddy Banks and others

please help me about the aricle of was the turning point....please if someone can send me that article.

In my opinion this guy Danny had a lot to do with Kurt's death because he worked Nirvana to death. Nirvana was only famous worldwide for 2 years and 7 months or so. In that time they put out 2 albums, toured the world and gave a million interviews. Those guys did not rest that entire time except for 5 days off here and there. Management was trying to squeeze out as much money as possible while the iron was hot. Kurt needed rest. If he would have rested properly, I think he would be alive today. Same happened to Mariah Carey and she ended up in the hospital and then said enough and took control of her career. It has happened to too many famous people that ended up committing suicide or overdosing. The environment in the entertainment industry is toxic and ARE the problem in the entertainment world !!!!!!!!

Kurt's death is as misterious as his life was. He couldn't last long, his heroes were junkies and rebels, i think he thought that suicide was a rebel act.

Wait, yahoo still exists ??

8:17 Propagandhi Less Talk More Rock. Not exactly the same same thing verbatim, But a message as loud and clear. It was also right on the cover of the album, although it didn't and never had the reach a nirvana record had. Great album too. Things like that'll, or his championing of all the bands he liked and is friends, made Kurt very cool in my eyes.

It was a perfect storm, but I think Kurt’s pending divorce was a major factor in his suicide. I believe he said something before about how he would rather die than go through another divorce. - I’m saying this in response to the funeral comment bit. - He likely would be alive if he hadn’t married Courtney. Authorized versions of Kurt’s final months don’t seem to tell the whole story. In actuality he was tired of nirvana, hated Dave and hated Courtney, etc.

This guy was probably in on it

all these "new" docs, books, movies, t shirts. We are so smart and cool haha

Yes, same with Foo Fighters. They wore dresses a time or two also, so it was a true belief. Courtney needed support at the time of this book and I feel you treated her like she was beneath you. No, the Babysitter, Jacki said she controlled his every minute, every second. A lot of people are talented but if you don't have a connection like Kurt, or someone to back you up, then your talent becomes what only you know, nothing without who you know. He changes the subject when she mentions it coming out within a week how quickly Danny Goldberg changed the subject on her album. Well, Courtney also was having steroid injections so she could scream through her songs. Kurt had made ceramic dolls he made before he knew her when he was with Tracey Memorandum for 3 yrs. and Tracey still has them, you can see them in a tour loaded with Kurt's original artifacts.

Insightful for sure, but Goldberg says here that "Pennyroyal Tea" was influenced by Courtney. How could that be possible when Kurt himself said in Come As You Are that he wrote that song in the apartment he shared with Dave in the winter of 1990? He and Courtney had met by then, but certainly didn't have anything resembling a serious relationship up to that point. It's odd that his manager of all people would get this wrong. Makes me think twice about reading the book...thoughts, anyone?

She wanted to steal pennyroyal tea from him and this guy is laughing about it. Can't trust anything that he says, he's obviously on Courtney's side

Such a wonderful interview from the man that was there.❤

How has the video of Axl and Kurt's MTV music awards backstage exchange not been released somewhere? It's gotta be amazing...guess Axl doesn't like the way he looks in it. Why else would he not capitolize off the event? Cameras were rolling...

Axl wore a Nirvana hat in Don't Cry not November Rain...

another person profiting off Kurt, and probably selling him out... ask him about his wife's comments on tape

I'm the same age as Kurt now, feels so fucked up

Love Catcher in the Rye!

kurt is more like john lennon than neil young

Kurt was obviously in charge but here again somebody even on the inside saying Kurt wrote all the music when it's been explained by all 3 guys at different times that Kurt brought in a riff or mostly complete guitar parts then Krist & Dave would contribute there own parts. Which is what makes it into a song. If Kurt had showed them how to play there parts then you could say he wrote all the music. Krist & Dave were very important to how the band sounded.

in a way it was fast but kurt did play music for years before he hit

He didn't kill him self and someday they will re-open the case and will have a real investigation and investigate all the ppl that wad involve before he die then we will know the truth some ppl will go to jail.

This guy either helped cover up Kurt's murder or had a hand in making it happen.

21:28 "Courtney wrote a lot of great songs after Kurt died..." If by "Courtney" you mean "Billy Corgan"

A quintessential businessman, spruiking something. Glossing over essential detail to suit the moment. Antithesis to the art, or whatever. C'est la vie 🤷‍♀️

Did Kurt and Dave not get along toward the end?

Man, there’s an interview by Fuse called Courtney Love on the record. Pure trash. Her personality infuriates me, and I couldn’t imagine her 25 years ago, fiend out from drugs, young and wild, and playing the game. I feel for Kurt on a very deep level and I think he had beautiful fantasies of the famous life and the positivities that it could bring, but reality (once again) crushed that spirit, and his already beaten soul couldn’t handle it. Also this is just my opinion, I know nothing of the situation because I wasn’t there, but watching and seeing all that I can on Kurt, I really feel for his mind and who he seemed to be.

its gets old hearing the same old stuff.

Good video!

Nice watch...

Just finished reading The Mysterious Death of Kurt Cobain. A must read. Danny is even talked about in it.