“If you listen to early Nirvana stuff, that kind of chaos came from [Kurt Cobain]’s love of the Butthole Surfers.” – Dave Grohl, Nirvana/Foo Fighters “Butthole Surfers created this sonic visual world that you went into and it was completely absorbing. I remember being hypnotized and lost in it.”- Flea, Red
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From the Archives: Orgy & Spineshank Open a New Chapter at Toad Holler | February 23, 2001 | Des Moines, Iowa | Review and Photos
Orgy, SpineshankVapor Transmission North America Tour 2001February 23, 2001Toad Holler, Des Moines, IowaWords and photos by Adam TibbottKodak film photos digitally restored and edited from original negatives. Sometimes the most remarkable concerts are the ones that almost didn’t happen. Some shows are memorable because of the music. Others become unforgettable