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Rare Nirvana Video Reveals Early Performance of 'Paper Cuts'

1/14/2025

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A captivating glimpse into music history emerged with a rare video of Nirvana, originally called Ted Ed Fred, filmed on January 24, 1988, in a secluded Radio Shack in Aberdeen, Washington. The band, featuring Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dale Crover, passionately performed “Paper Cuts” shortly after laying down their first demo, with Eric Harter at the helm of the recording.

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A captivating glimpse into music history emerged with a rare video of Nirvana, originally called Ted Ed Fred, filmed on January 24, 1988, in a secluded Radio Shack in Aberdeen, Washington. The band, featuring Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dale Crover, passionately performed “Paper Cuts” shortly after laying down their first demo, with Eric Harter at the helm of the recording.