Serving the Servant

Remembering Kurt Cobain

By: Danny Goldberg

Narrated by: Danny Goldberg

On the twenty-fifth anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death comes a new perspective on one of the most compelling icons of our time—and the only book written by someone who knew him.

In early 1991, top music manager Danny Goldberg agreed to take on Nirvana, a critically acclaimed new band from the underground music scene in Seattle. He had no idea that the band’s leader, Kurt Cobain, would become a pop-culture icon with a legacy arguably at the level of that of John Lennon, Michael Jackson, or Elvis Presley. Danny worked with Kurt from 1990 to 1994, the most impactful period of Kurt’s life. This key time saw the stratospheric success of Nevermind, which turned Nirvana into the most successful rock band in the world and made punk and grunge household terms; Kurt’s meeting and marriage to the brilliant but mercurial Courtney Love and their relationship that became a lightning rod for critics; the birth of their daughter, Frances Bean; and, finally, Kurt’s public struggles with addiction, which ended in a devastating suicide that would alter the course of rock history. Throughout, Danny stood by Kurt’s side as manager, and close friend.

Drawing on Goldberg’s own memories of Kurt, files that previously have not been made public, and interviews with, among others, Kurt’s close family, friends, and former bandmates, Serving the Servants sheds an entirely new light on these critical years. Casting aside the common obsession with the angst and depression that seemingly drove Kurt, Serving the Servants is an exploration of his brilliance in every aspect of rock and roll, his compassion, his ambition, and the legacy he wrought—one that has lasted decades longer than his career did. Danny Goldberg explores what it is about Kurt Cobain that still resonates today, even with a generation who wasn’t alive until after Kurt’s death. In the process, he provides a portrait of an icon unlike any that has come before.

Amazing!!!

I'm blown away! Danny Goldberg done a fantastic job on this, it was so facinating getting a new glimpse into the life of Kurt Cobain, I highly enjoyed this book and if your a Nirvana or Kurt Cobain fan definitely pick a copy of this book!
Danny Goldberg thank you my friend, really appreciate your honesty and great work on this new book on kurt Cobain you made my year!!!

Honest Storylibe

Of all the Nirvana and Kurt Cobain books I've consumed this seems the most honest and indepth recollection of the time

Definitely meet expectations

loved this one got through it quick. Great presentation and perspective from the bands manager and inspiring. What a legacy this group has left on the world

I enjoyed this book.

It was refreshing to hear from someone one liked Curt and who was a friend. It has new stories in it and a personal look at things I have only heard about before. (The last intervention, Curt being very sweet to some other people). I also like to hear a book read by the author. In short, I’m glad I chose this biography.

To Danny

I just finished this book.. What a ride. Kurt was truly one of a kind! ❤️