There’s no doubting Post Malone is one of the most talented musicians of our time, and he’s just proven that he could have made it as a grunge artist, with a killer Nirvana tribute set.
Posty showed off his chops as a grunge singer and guitarist, nailing songs including ‘Come As You Are’, ‘Heart-Shaped Box’, ‘About A Girl’ and stacks more. The set went for over an hour and saw Malone joined by blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
It was all for a good cause too, with donations being taken during the stream for the United Nation’s COVID-19 Solidarity Fund for the World Health Organisation. Over the course of the set, punters managed to raise over $2.5 million USD.
Google has pledged to match the amount of money donated during the stream at a 2:1 rate, up to $5 million.
Post Malone, who has previously professed his love for rock music and covered tunes by Green Day, Oasis and more, absolutely killed it throughout the performance, despite wearing a dress for some reason.
But don’t just take our word for it either. Founding Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic gave his seal of approval during the concert.
“Post Malone and crew are killing it!!!!!!!!!!!” he tweeted. “I am moved.
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“I don’t think these fellows can play any better. They are on fire!!!’
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As well as Barker, Posty was joined by Nic Mac on guitar and Brian Lee on bass.
Here’s the full setlist:
- Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle
- Drain You
- Come as You Are
- Lounge Act
- School
- Heart-Shaped Box
- Something in the Way
- About a Girl
- Stay Away
- Lithium
- Breed
- On a Plain
- Very Ape
- Territorial Pissings
- In Bloom
Check out the full Post Malone Nirvana tribute concert:
