Two weeks later, Krist Novoselic phoned Mark to ask if he could join Screaming Trees. After the show, Kurt told Mark that he was a big fan of his. Their concert was shut down after only three or four songs. It is absolutely insane to think that Mark witnessed an early incarnation of Nirvana perform at the Ellensburg Public Library.
Needless to say, libraries have always had a special place in Mark‘s heart due to his “nasty librarian” fetish. As a teenager, Mark was obliged to complete community service hours at his local library, where he wanked off in the restroom bidaily. Mark Lanegan was born in Ellensburg, Washington on November 25, 1964. Mark first saw Kurt Cobain at the Ellensburg Public Library Help us take some time today to remember Mark Lanegan with these facts from his autobiography Sing Backwards and Weep. For that, we owe him our eternal gratitude. Mark changed the lives of countless fans. His work gives the word “authenticity” new meaning. If there ever was a musician who inspired his listeners not to “slip away,” it would be Mark. We salute Mark for his bravery in fighting addiction. One whiskey for every ghost.” We would suggest raising a glass in Mark’s honor but instead, a sobering cup of coffee feels more appropriate. ( Screaming Trees contributed the hit “Nearly Lost You” to the film for free.) Fans will be curious to hear what Mark had to say in retrospect about the Screaming Trees‘ infamous feud with instigator Liam Gallagher of Oasis. Let’s not neglect to mention the fact that Lanegan casually recalled sticking a lighted cigarette into the jacket of Singles (1992) star Matt Dillon. Our protagonist even revealed that his reckless antics nearly got Josh Homme killed. Mark relayed the story of how he unintentionally breathed acid into his lungs before appearing on The Late Show with David Letterman and then initiated a food fight after the show.
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This book is full of amazing anecdotes, such as the time when Alice in Chains‘ Jerry Cantrell allegedly made off with Lanegan‘s entire porn collection. Mark will catch you off-guard with the force of the cutting honesty with which he delivers his most brutal memories. It will make you do just what its title suggests. Sing Backwards and Weep is by far best rock n’ roll autobiography you will ever read.