{"product_id":"of-grunge-government-lets-fix-this-broken-democracy-9780971920651","title":"Of Grunge \u0026 Government: Let's Fix This Broken Democracy!","description":"One part memoir, one part political platform, the bass player of Nirvana--the most heralded and influential rock band of the past 20 years--tells the story of his own musical and political coming-of-age. From his relationship to Kurt Cobain to his evolution as a political activist, Novoselic's passion, intelligence and integrity come shining through in this moving and inspirational book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThough Krist Novoselic will undoubtedly be forever best known as a member of Nirvana, his accomplishments go far beyond that remarkable achievement. Nirvana was a band with a conscience, and as a major label act they regularly played benefits--the first Rock For Choice show, a major concert in support of gay rights, and a legendary gig that raised money for the Balkan Women's Aid Fund. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1995, Novoselic founded JAMPAC (Joint Artists and Music Promotions Political Action Committee), a proactive organization that advocated on behalf of Washington state's music community. Novoselic's work with JAMPAC helped Seattle club owners find ways to host all-ages shows and was instrumental in helping to overturn the infamous Teen Dance Ordinance. And sometimes making music and making a statement go hand in hand, as when Novoselic, Soundgarden's Kim Thayil and drummer Gina Mainwal backed Jello Biafra as the \"No W.T.O. Combo\" at a show performed during the World Trade Organization conference held in Seattle in 1999. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere have been other musical endeavors since Nirvana, as well as new causes (Novoselic is a strong -supporter of electoral reform, an issue he writes about extensively on his website. The one constant is Novoselic's desire to continue making progressive contributions to the community--and to keep on making good music. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKrist Novoselic\u003c\/b\u003e currently lives in Seattle, Washington.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rdv Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780971920651\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.32h x 5.26w x 0.34d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/17\/2004 pg. 18\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Krist Novoselic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38293655814325,"sku":"9780971920651","price":13.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_8ac30ae2-5932-4b54-ba28-5646765ff878.jpg?v=1611063682","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/of-grunge-government-lets-fix-this-broken-democracy-9780971920651","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}