Krist Novoselic

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Credits: Far Out / Alamy
Full Name
Krist Anthony Novoselic
Born
May 16th, 1965
Height
6ft 7in
Hometown
Aberdeen, Washington, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $80 million
Partner
Darbury Ayn Stenderu
Family
Krist Novoselic was born in Compton, California to Kristo Novoselić and Marija Novoselić. He married Shelli Dilley in 1989, with the marriage ending in divorce in 1999. In 2004, he married artist Darbury Ayn Stenderu, and the couple have lived for many years in rural Washington state.
Years Active
1985–present
Bands
Nirvana, Sweet 75, Eyes Adrift, Flipper, Giants in the Trees
Top Tracks
Smells Like Teen Spirit', 'Come as You Are', 'Lithium', 'Heart-Shaped Box', 'In Bloom'
Top Albums
'Nevermind', 'In Utero', 'Bleach', 'MTV Unplugged in New York'
Records Sold
More than 75 million
Number Ones
'Nevermind', 'In Utero'
Fun Facts
Krist Novoselic's towering 6ft 7in frame made him one of rock's tallest and most recognisable bassists. ### After Nirvana, he became an active campaigner for electoral reform, serving on the board of FairVote and writing extensively about voting systems and democratic participation. ### In 2017, Novoselic reunited with Dave Grohl and Pat Smear to perform Nirvana songs at Cal Jam, one of several reunion appearances honouring Kurt Cobain's legacy.
Related Artists
Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, Melvins, Mudhoney

Krist Novoselic is an American musician, bassist, songwriter and political activist best known as the co-founder and bassist of Nirvana.

Alongside Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl, Novoselic helped redefine rock music during the early 1990s through landmark albums including ‘Nevermind’ and ‘In Utero’, playing a pivotal role in bringing grunge into the mainstream. Following Nirvana’s dissolution after Cobain’s death in 1994, he pursued a diverse career with bands including Sweet 75, Eyes Adrift, Flipper and Giants in the Trees, while also becoming an outspoken advocate for electoral reform and civic engagement.

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Krist Novoselic is an American musician and political activist best known as the bassist and co-founder of Nirvana.
Krist Novoselic is best known for his work with Nirvana, playing bass on landmark albums including 'Nevermind', 'In Utero' and 'Bleach', which helped bring grunge into the mainstream.
After Nirvana ended in 1994, Krist Novoselic played with bands including Sweet 75, Eyes Adrift, Flipper and Giants in the Trees, while also becoming a prominent advocate for electoral reform and civic engagement.
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