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Filter's Richard Patrick Reveals True Inspiration Behind 'Hey Man, Nice Shot'

6/27/2025

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Filter's Richard Patrick set the record straight about "Hey Man, Nice Shot," revealing its haunting inspiration came from R. Budd Dwyer's tragic public suicide, not Kurt Cobain. In a candid chat with Nirvana's Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, he dispelled the myths surrounding the song, shedding light on its poignant origins.

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Filter's Richard Patrick set the record straight about "Hey Man, Nice Shot," revealing its haunting inspiration came from R. Budd Dwyer's tragic public suicide, not Kurt Cobain. In a candid chat with Nirvana's Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, he dispelled the myths surrounding the song, shedding light on its poignant origins.