Random music news for Monday, April 8, 2019

It was 25 years ago today that we heard the news about Kurt Cobain. Yes, it’s been that long. Here’s what it sounded like on the radio that day. And as for music news on April 8, 2019…

1. Speaking of Kurt, here are seven book recommendations about him and Nirvana.
2. Shawn Smith, vocalist for Brad (a Pearl Jam-related band) and Pigeonhed, died Friday at the age of 52 from complication from diabetes. That makes three grunge musicians–Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, and Smith, to die on April 5 over the years.
3. A worker at Coachella died in a fall at one of the stage areas.
4. Meanwhile, Mick Jagger continues to do fine–although his brother says it was touch-and-go for a bit.
5. This place once owned by Cher is up for sale. These stories will seriously have you feeling sorry for the Backstreet Boys.
6. This band is not only releasing a new cassette, but also a new 8-track. Where you do even get something like this made? (Via Scott)
7. R Kelly performed for just 28 seconds in Springfield, Illinois. That is not a typo.
8. Miley Cyrus is the subject of a petition over her Joshua tree photo.
9. Eric Wilson, the bassist for Sublime, is recovering with broken bones after an ATV accident on his avocado ranch.
10. The news of a lesbian fling within the Spice Girls almost derailed the reunion tour.
11. Someone tracked a year’s worth of Apple podcasts and discovered some interesting thing.
12. David Lee Roth: the podcast.
13. This guy taught Ozzy how to meditate.