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About this photograph
"1991 Seattle - I was going up there to shoot Queensryche for EMI. I contacted my good friend John Silva who managed Nirvana. I told him I had some free time and wanted to know if the band had time for a free shoot! Dave Grohl had just joined the band and they were working on Nevermind. They gave me a couple hours and said I could do what ever I wanted. We met at a dinner and had bit to eat before we got started, back then they were so poor I paid for lunch and they couldn’t be happier!
We walked over to one of the alleys close by and just started shooting. Kurt jumped up on the trash can to rest. He had a long night having a bit too much fun BUT then again so did I. Going to Seattle was always fun! One big show and party. I saw one of my best shows ever there. After the shoot we all went for a drink and took care of our hangovers." - Chris Cuffaro
Print size and edition
13" x 19" - Open Edition
17" x 22" - Edition of 50
24" x 26" - Edition of 50
36" x 38" - Edition of 10
48" x 50" - Edition of 10
Print type
Archival pigment print
Paper type
Legion Moab paper
Signature
Hand signed in ink by photographer
About the photographer
Chris Cuffaro is a renowned photographer celebrated for his iconic portraits of musicians that helped to define their public image. Chris's passion for music photography began in his Northern California teen years, shooting local rock shows. After moving to Los Angeles in the early 1980s, he went on to capture iconic artists like Jane’s Addiction, Pearl Jam, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana, George Michael, Iggy Pop, No Doubt, Henry Rollins, Elvis Costello, Fiona Apple, and Soundgarden. His images have graced the covers of over 300 albums. His acclaimed Greatest Hits exhibitions continue to showcase his extensive career, and he remains a leading figure in entertainment photography.
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