Dear Nirvana Fans, No disrespect intended towards the other individual who will induct Nirvana into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but I've seen too many inarticulate, rambling, and just all out disappointing speeches to leave such an occasion to chance. In a perfect world, Owenshire would have been a moderately to profoundly successful alternative rock outfit, and I would have been invited (and/or requested) proper to induct my number one musical influence at this great ceremony. This didn't happen of course; however, as with all things Owenshire, I've opted to live my life as it should have been and not as it is (and reality be damned, I suppose). Two points: 1) don't bother listing any criticisms. I'm incredibly self-aware and already acknowledge each muddled pronunciation and flubbed joke. I decided to do this live in one take. Live is live, just like the awards. I did my best and wrote from the heart (pardon the overused cliché); and 2) For anyone who accuses me of self-promotion or arrogance, I can only ask that you watch the entire video. I would hope that my extreme respect for Nirvana and my adoration of their music and personal politics are evident. Finally, if anyone out there does think my speech sucks, all I can say (and I make this comment with zero bitterness or contempt) is to write your own speech, record it, and post it. I mean this sincerely: why let a bunch of $15,000 a table industry people have the final say? Nirvana, perhaps moreso than any other rock outfit, was the people's band—they were ours. They emerged from a small town with zero economic privilege only to conquer the entire world. It's only fitting, at least in my mind, that some anonymous musically inclined slob say a few words on their behalf. And goddamn it, it might as well be me. Thanks for watching. RM Full transcript of speech available here: http://owenshire.tumblr.com/post/78750276122/robert-muhlbock-of-owenshire-inducts-nirvana-into-the

• published: 06 Mar 2014
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