How Pat Smear Joined Nirvana 

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*Pat Smear is the Forrest Gump of rock, he was in three iconic bands. Respect*

Pat's just been living his best life since the mid 80's...

pat has this ability to completely knock out the depression in a room , even by watching him. its a cool strength vibe. hes like an edgewerthia chrysanthem that has grown in the himilayas and no disease or pest knows how to attack it. its refreshing.

Pat is always the happiest guy!

Give me all of the Nirvana and Pat Smear content

"He's better than both of us" lol

Pat is 61. WTF. If I can be 10% of this cool at that age.

I cant get enough of these nirvana stories!

Look up the Dave and Pat hang out at David Bowie's hangouts clip, to get a more complete account on how it went. Kurt met Pat in a record shop where he was basically working to stay alive and Kurt going "Excuse me, but aren't you?" So the two of them started talking and Pat admitting that he didn't have a pot to piss in and Kurt going "Well. I have a job for you if you want it!" But to show you guys exactly HOW down on his luck Pat was, he had to pawn his guitars to afford a plane ticket to Seattle, so he became Nirvana's guitarist while not even owning a guitar! And Kurt going "No problem, I have this relationship with Fender, let me hook you up." And handing over one of his own guitars (a blue Mosrite, which he used on the SNL performance.) as a stop gap.

I love how everyone in the band gets to speak!

There honestly needs to be a legit documentary done on Pat Smear and his illustrious career he's been through a hell of alot, and contributed so much to early punk rock- Pat Smear was the only established musician when he helped form the Germs with Darby, he totally shaped their patented sound. Between the Germs and Nirvana he lost two good friends both extremely important and influential to suicide, Darby Crash and Kurt Cobain (yes I know Kurts suicide is questionable.) Then of course all those years in the Foo Fighters.....

How could you not love Pat Smear

I love Pat. He's always such a genuine guy. And at 61, the dude is still as hip and cool as ever.

This seems like a good interview, its not often we hear nirvana stories from pats perspective.

Pat is such an awesome guy! Kurt had great taste getting hold of pat. We're so lucky to have him in the Foo Fighters today. Love all these guys, such amazing talent

It feels so good when they talk about nirvana

Kurt Cobain knew what a beast guitar player Pat Smear is after listening to his solo album from 1992 called "So you fell in love with a musician". He didnt have to audition him. Pat Smear is an incredible guitar player.

Pat brought huge energy to the stage in his time with Nirvana.

Dave Grohl saying that he is an “ok musician” is like Vincent Van Gogh saying that he’s ok at doing doodles.

Pat and Dave just have the best chemistry. Being on tour with them must have been fun.

I feel like Foo Fighter's continued success largely stems from Dave's unyielding humility as a lead, and the incredible amounts of admiration all the band members have for each other. If you ask Dave who the best drummer in the world is, he'll say Taylor Hawkins. If you ask him who the best guitarist is, he'll say Pat Smear. Then you talk to Taylor and he's like "naw, Dave's the best drummer in the world," and Pat would be like "dude he's better at guitar than all of us!"

Pat just seems like the coolest and nicest dude.

Cant help but Have a smile when Pats speaks and shares stories.

I absolutely love Pat. He's the epitome of cool.

Pat Smear is the happiest man on the world and this is one prove.

Dave is such a monster musician. Everything he touches is gold. I’ve never been a giant Nirvana or Foo Fighters fan boy. I’m more of a Pantera kind of guy. But Dave is just undeniable in his pursuit of music. Fucking guy can play anything. And to be cool as fuck on top of it all. Bastard 😂

Pat Smear never stops smiling!

I saw the In Utero tour here in Dallas Texas. Pat was playing with them. All I can say is he was a complete natural.

I love that they are sharing positive stories about each other

Everyone in the Foo Fighters and Nirvana are talented musicians with great, heart, feel, tone & groove. Rock-on my brothers!

Pat Smear is the personification of humility. To thine self be true. Love it.

This is exactly the interview I wanted to see today. Love Pat and the old Nirvana stories.

I literally can not get enough of these Nirvana stories. This is awesome!

I'm not an in music, but I always thought Dave was one of the best drummers of all time. His drums in Nirvana sounded like a force of nature to me.

Pat smear... Living legend!

Pat smear is one of most dynamic live guitarist

That Jason Everman would have been set for life. Music industry has strange turns. Great interview, great band.

I love how down to earth these guys seem to be even after legendary years of music making and still one of my favorite bands.

Pat smear is the coolest guy ever

Pat is such a good dude!

Can we all acknowledge pats Lake Simcoe sweater for a second?

I never really looked at Nirvana as a 4 piece band but after this interview I have to give Pat his dues. Great dude and guitarist and also never knew he was a member of the Germs.

As counterintuitive as it may sound, Pat is punk rock royalty.

Dave: Humble, Pat: Humble - You gotta love these guys for not being cocky and arrogant.

Pat's demeanor and approach in life keeps him sane.. Pat's a badass! And he's blessed and loved.. the universe ordained him to have the best, because of good karma.

Pat smear is awesome,it was great when he joined nirvana, He just fit right in, An i really think its cool that dave brought him in to the foo fighters, I was bummed out when pat quit in late 97, But over joyed when he came back, He belongs in the foo fighters with Dave an the rest of the band,🤘

I will always love Pat's gorgeous smile. 🤘❤️

luv pat smear

If another Nirvana album happened with Pat along for the ride, I would feel absolutely content with my life. I love the era when he joined.

I laughed when they played the SNL show knowing it was his first gig with Nirvana

Pat Smear rocking the Lake Simcoe 🇨🇦 sweater, nice buddy!!! 🍻👊🇨🇦

Makes you wonder what the next Nirvana album would've sounded like

Man....I could vids like this for days. Dave, Pat, and Taylor....dudes encompass musical greatness!

i love how shy becomes David as soon as he knows what story they gona tell... such a great vibe from that guy!

Love this Nirvana stories

I love these interviews

Such a great interview, please post the whole thing Howard Stern!

I think we all should be thankfull to God for giving us Pat Smear

I love Pat's smile, he's always fabulous

"the germs don't give af" dave grohl

I love, love, love Nirvana and never get bored listening to anything I find online, that is new to me, about them and especially Kurt❤️. However, I have to feel for the rest of the Foo when these questions come up, as aren't they sick to death of hearing about Kurt and Nirvana...... Rock on Dave. Love Foo but Nirvana has my heart.

He's wearing a sweater from the place I live! 😊

God I love this interview so much

More Pat Smear please

I love these videos so much.

Class acts!! Compliments from one musician to another, priceless....

I love these guys! Always liked Pat, glad he got to be part of Nirvana ❤️

Right On....Pat Smear rockin a Lake Simcoe hoodie. We have a family cottage there, was ice fishing on it yesterday. 🇨🇦👍

Warms my soul hearing these stories

Kurt said nirvana is meant to be a 4 piece band. Well jason evermann is now a well decorated US soldier.

Pat is a good fit in both bands.

Dave is so not down with compliments, haha. You could tell he knew that story about Pat and Kurt hearing him play and he was just staring at his feet - as if he were ashamed!

Pat brought experience and maturity to the game.

I love these stories, they make me smile😍

Absolutely love this video.

Pat's rockin the Lake Simcoe Ontario hoodie

I love Pat Smear & Dave Grohl!!! I love Krist too! I have not watched Stern in many years so it popped up because of Nirvana.

Great interview!

Really dig these guys. Saw Foo during their first three tours - Mike Watt, Shudder To Think and Supergrass. Figured that was enough for me; they got huge after that and wasn't worth seeing them in arenas. Very stoked they're still around and rocking big time.

Love the Orillia / Lake Simcoe hoodie. First time my old home town was cool.

This is really fun Thanks Howard and Fooo

The fact they're talking about the Germs on the Howard Stern Show?!

I like Pat Smear. He confirms again to be a nice and very grounded guy

Pat Smear a Humble Man I love him

Pat is such a great guy

Listen to Pat Smear ''Golden Boys''.

Pat Smear is the coolest cat, ever!

Howard asks some really good questions most talk show hosts don’t.

Yeah, humble Dave❤

Pat was a great addition to the band. Glad that he went to FF when Dave asked him. The band is tight...

I can’t wait to experience another Foo show!!!

I hope these guys have careers as long as the Stones. I love them.

Love pat he’s the best

We WORSHIPPED The Germs 🐕🐕🙏🙏💯💯💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Actually before Pat joined Nirvana, they kind of tried out Big John Duncan, from The Exploited, as well. He was their guitar tech at the time and played second guitar on a few tracks. Not sure if he ever was considered as a possible addition to the band, or if they were just having a good time, but again it shows Nirvana knew their punk classics. (Whether or lot you like The Exploited, Big John was a mean guitar player!!)

Wow, I love seeing stuff like this.

What a weird energy in that room. Pat was positioned in the band by courtney to literally have an eye on kurt when he was with the band and not her . I'm surprised pat finally admitted that fact. Subtle but that's the first time he s said that's how he got in and that s a fact

I like Pat’s hoodie. Representing cottage country!

I heart Pat Smear!