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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Pawnbroker Buys Signed CD—Then Message From a Stranger Changes Everything
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A man who won a signed Nirvana CD more than 30 years ago was blown away to find that very album on Reddit, after it was pawned by the friend he had given it to, leading to a viral story of kindness. Mark Kensey, who works as a pawnbroker, took to Reddit's r/Autographs on June 15 via his account u/2fly2hide, after a woman pawned a signed Nirvana CD in his shop. Along with a photo of the In Utero record with three signatures, he shared what appeared to be a receipt of authenticity from a radio station, thanking the original owner for their auction bid, which won them the signed record. In the post, which racked up more than 5,000 upvotes, Kensey asked Reddit if they believed the signatures could be legitimate—but got one response he had never expected. "This is real. This was mine. I gave it to a dear friend.... I'm saddened she parted with it." Kensey explained to Newsweek that the woman told him "a friend had given it to her years ago and it was just sitting in a drawer for so long, she was ready to move on," and as she wasn't asking for much money, he took the risk and bought it before trying to verify it on Reddit. A Nirvana In Utero CD, signed by the three band members. A Nirvana In Utero CD, signed by the three band members. Reddit u/2fly2hide "For the first few hours, the responses were normal. Some people thought it was real, some people thought it not, and a few offered to buy it. Exactly what I would have expected. "Soon though, by some freak coincidence, the guy who had originally purchased the CD from the radio station replied." Kensey said it was obvious the original owner, Tyler, just wanted to confirm its authenticity, and knew the name and address on the envelope, along with the name of the woman who had sold it to him, "things that he couldn't have known unless it was true." He learned the CD had been a "prized possession" of Tyler's, and he had hoped his friend "would keep it forever"—"so then I just did what anyone would do. I got his current address and mailed it back to him." "He offered to pay me for it several times over," Kensey said. "He offered to trade. But I refused. A few random Redditors also offered to pay for it to have it sent back to him. It was very nice of them all to offer, but I refused them as well. I just bought it from the shop myself." Kensey said it was an easy decision to make, as "it felt good to get someone's prized possession back to them," and the story "seems to have touched a lot of people. "I would easily spend many times that if I thought it would inspire anyone else to do something similar." "When a freak occurrence like that happens, it's really easy to do the right thing," he added. "It's been a special thing for me to be a part of. I'd do it again in a heartbeat." Nirvana's Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Kurt Cobain pictured in Belgium in 1991. Nirvana's Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Kurt Cobain pictured in Belgium in from San Diego in California, is now 52 years old, and won the CD the week of his 21st birthday, when he was in college and happened to be up with friends at 4am when the bidding was taking place, and won it for $65. "Seeing the post and responding to it immediately took me back to the night I won the item," he told Newsweek. "The coincidence of seeing my item on a random Reddit thread was mind-blowing and felt surreal at first. After chatting with [Kensey] and letting him know everything I knew about it, I was also thrilled that it was with a fellow music lover." Hoping to get his item back, but never expecting Kensey to gift it to him, Tyler, who only gave his first name, asked "for first consideration" when he sold it on—"and that's when I began to realize his intent to return it to me, 32 years after I'd won it, after 20+ years of treasuring it and a decade after gifting it to a dear friend. "When Mark refused payment of any kind, not even for postage to mail it to me, or his original cost, which I never inquired about, I was absolutely blown away." Revealing he's now making plans to visit the pawnbrokers' shop in Oklahoma City in person, Tyler praised Kensey as being "nothing but professional and kind to me, and I look forward to thanking him at his shop in person later this year. "I received the package today and can confirm receipt of the original item with a very sweet note," he said, adding that Kensey "is an incredible human being and a man of his word." Tyler went on to share an update to r/Autographs via his own account, u/FutureNoise, writing that he had been "reunited with a piece of my heart," where it won more than 2,400 upvotes. A letter from the radio station confirming Tyler's win of the signed CD. A letter from the radio station confirming Tyler's win of the signed CD. Reddit u/2fly2hide Redditors loved it, one commenter declaring it was an "awesome story and awesome OP [original poster.]" "Collector here and I remember the original post and I'm here now so that's gotta be it haha, also huge music fan and this is an amazing item! Happy it's so loved," another said, as another noted "life works in mysterious ways. "I love how something trivial such as an object, piece of music or smell can carry so much weight and instantly take us back to certain points in our life and feel those emotions all over again." Tyler originally won the CD in 1993, with a signature from all three members: Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic; frontman Cobain would die less than a year later in 1994. More than 30 years on from the band's end, they remain incredibly popular: on Spotify alone, Nirvana has more than 33.9 million monthly listeners. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures you want to share? Send them to life@ with some extra details, and they could appear on our website.
Axios
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
From Steve Albini's shelves: Music gems for sale
Fans of music ephemera and pop culture collectibles just got access to a goldmine. The big picture: Longtime Chicago musician and producer Steve Albini 's collection of records, T-shirts, books and "mystery bargains" are for sale with proceeds going to Albini's estate. Flashback: Albini died suddenly last May at the age of 61. He famously recorded Nirvana's "In Utero" album, as well as the Pixies and PJ Harvey, and fronted the Chicago bands Big Black and Shellac. State of play: The first 300-400 items dropped Friday, and nearly all sold out. Each week 100-200 more items of "the unusual, the rare, the weird and the overlooked" will be available, according to the website. "Det som engang var," an album by the Norwegian black metal solo project Burzum is still available with a list price of $1,500. All items purchased are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the collection's administrator, Byron Coley. What they're saying:"Steve pursued many fields of interest, and most of them are represented somewhere in his collections," according to the website.
Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Steve Albini items from his personal collection to go on sale
You can own a piece of noise rock history and support Steve Albini's estate from this week Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Fans of the late Steve Albini will have a chance to buy some of his own 'curious' items. Up to 4000 items from the late engineers collection are set to go on sale weekly. The items include Albini's books, cassettes, posters and 'mysterious bargains' Items that once belonged to the late music producer Steve Albini are set to be sold through the recently created ' Steve Albini Closet, ' starting this week. Arranged by Forced Exposure editor Byron Coley, up to 4,000 items from the revered engineer's personal collection will be uploaded to the new website each Friday, offering fans of Albini and the bands he worked with a chance to own a piece of music history. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Steve Albini performing onstage as part of Shellac in Los Angeles in 2016 (Picture:for FYF) As initially reported by Billboard , the collection includes Albini's books, cassettes, singles, CDs, and LPs, alongside zines, shirts, posters, flyers, original art, and both 'enthusiasms' and 'mysterious bargains.' Each item will come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Coley, and proceeds will benefit Albini's estate. Speaking about the upcoming auctions, Coley said: 'Every Friday, expect 100-200 more, a steady stream of the unusual, the rare, the weird and the overlooked. Somewhere in the stacks, about 4,000 pieces wait their turn, plus a corner for the smaller curiosities. 'No grand plan apart from the slow unveiling of oddities and treasures, week after week, for the next year,' he continued. 'Keep your eyes peeled.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Albini, who died of a heart attack at 61 on May 7, 2024, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the noise punk scene. After cutting his teeth with bands like Big Black and Shellac , he became a sought-after engineer (a term he preferred to producer) for some of the most significant albums in alternative music. His engineering credits include Nirvana's In Utero , albums by the Pixies and PJ Harvey, and many more. Recording with Albini at his Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, Illinois , became a rite of passage for many alternative acts.
Rakyat Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Cobain May Be Dead But This Double N 'Nirvanna' Keeps His Memories Alive
Subscribe to our FREE For the first time ever in Malaysian history, fans will have the chance to relive the raw, unfiltered power of Nirvana as Mediaberg Productions proudly presents the Nirvana Tribute Experience Tour Live in Malaysia on 20 July 2025 (Sunday) at Jiospace, Petaling Jaya. This historic, one-night-only concert event features More than just a concert, this high-octane, emotionally charged rock experience pays tribute to the legacy of Kurt Cobain, the King of Grunge, with a massive 35 song mega setlist spanning every era of Nirvana's ground-breaking discography – from Bleach, to Nevermind, to In Utero. Fans can expect rare gems performed live, a soul-shaking unplugged session honouring the legendary MTV Unplugged in New York performance, and the kind of raw energy that defined a generation. Whether you're a '90s kid who lived through the grunge revolution or a newer fan discovering Nirvana's sound for the first time, this show will strike straight to your soul. Ticket access begins with Mediaberg Preferred Priority Registration, open now until 2 May 2025, 11.59pm, via Known for delivering intense, emotionally authentic performances around the world, Nirvanna – Tribute to Nirvana brings the closest thing to the real deal with a sound, presence, and passion that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Now, for the first time ever, Malaysian fans will get to experience it live – loud, gritty, and unforgettable. This event is proudly presented by Mediaberg Productions, an innovative Malaysian live event company known for curating exceptional, fan-driven performances that bring international experiences to local stages. With the tagline 'For the Fans, From the Fans', Mediaberg continues to raise the bar for concert-goers in Malaysia. One night only. One chance to be part of grunge history. Don't miss it. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Forbes
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Nirvana Brings Two Classic Albums Back To The Charts
Four of Nirvana's albums appear on the U.K. charts this week, with two, Nevermind and In Utero, ... More reappearing on at least one list apiece. Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in New York City, 11/18/93. Photo by Frank Micelotta. *** Special Rates Apply *** Call for Rates *** Even with just a few albums to the band's name, Nirvana's ability to hold on and find positions on multiple charts is special. As this week's U.K. music rankings show, the group's catalog still connects in a major way with a huge audience, which is willing to listen however they can. The legendary outfit doesn't claim a massive discography, and in the decades since the group disbanded, the steady drip of additional content has remained small. But what Nirvana lacked in quantity, it more than made up for in impact. More than 30 years after the band's breakthrough, fans are still streaming, buying, and rediscovering everything the grunge pioneers ever shared. This frame, four different Nirvana projects appear on various U.K. albums rankings — and two of them manage to return, proving once again that even a handful of projects can go a very long way. Among the two Nirvana albums that stage comebacks this week, Nevermind is the higher-rising of the pair. The band's blockbuster collection reappears on the Official Vinyl Albums chart at No. 37. That return brings the group back to the top 40 on one of the U.K.'s most specific tallies. Nevermind doesn't only land on the one tally this week. The classic title appears inside the top 40 on four separate charts in the U.K. This frame, it reenters both the Official Album Sales and Official Physical Albums rankings at No. 37, matching its placement on the Vinyl Albums tally. Over on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart, the full-length climbs three spaces to No. 5. The other Nirvana collection to rejoin the U.K. charts this week is In Utero. While it doesn't perform as well as Nevermind, the album still manages to break back onto a pair of rankings. The title appears at No. 88 on the Official Physical Albums list and No. 95 on the Official Album Sales tally. At the same time, it pushes forward on the Official Rock & Metal Albums roster, lifting three rungs to No. 16. While Nevermind and In Utero are the only Nirvana releases that return in any fashion, two other efforts from the band are also present. The self-titled compilation Nirvana dips slightly on the Official Albums chart to No. 89, but it improves on the Official Albums Streaming ranking, moving up to No. 77. Meanwhile, Unplugged in New York — the live project released shortly after Kurt Cobain's death — rises from No. 26 to No. 19 on the Official Rock & Metal Albums ranking.
