V&V Episode 130 Kelly Catlin discusses Kurt Cobain: Forever in Bloom

This one's a little different.

Today we're joined by Kelly Catlin, the author of the new biography, Kurt Cobain: Forever in Bloom. Different in that we usually have an artist choose an album that was influential to them and the art they make. And I do quite a bit of research and writing. But considering the topic of her book being one of my favorite artists of all time and someone I personally consider to be an influence on me, I just wanted to discuss this book with almost no writing and research. And there really was no other way. For anyone who is a fan of Kurt's and his band Nirvana, you probably have a lot of questions like, "Who is this person?" and "What gives them the authority to write this book?" or "What is this book going to say that hasn't already been said?". All valid questions and all of which I got answered here.

The long and short of it is it's a great book with a lot of new insights into who Kurt Cobain was. Kelly took on this project as a labor of love with her inspiration coming directly from a family member who also took their own life in hopes that she could honor his memory while also trying to help others who may be suffering from mental health issues. 50% of the proceeds of this book will be going to multiple charities. A full list of those charities is included in this book, but you can also go to the author's website to get them.

https://www.kellycatlinauthor.com/theorganizations

And get the book here: https://geniusbookpublishing.com/collections/genius-music-books/products/kurt-cobain-forever-in-bloom-paperback?variant=50047253184791
Speaking of charities, Kelly is hosting her book launch at Factory Records in Dover, NJ on March 23rd. 100% of the proceeds from this event will be going to Ginnie's House Children's Advocacy Center. You can find details and tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kelly-catlin-kurt-cobain-forever-in-bloom-release-event-tickets-1234798468459

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