Courtney Love engaged in a lengthy conversation with Billy Corgan, delving into a range of topics that included their mutual disdain for Kim Gordon and Love's childhood misconception that Marlon Brando was her grandfather. As the discussion approached its conclusion, the focus shifted to Love's tumultuous history with Dave Grohl, which dates back to the Nirvana era, especially during her relationship with the band's late frontman, Kurt Cobain.
In the context of discussing musicians who have publicly criticized them, Love referenced Grohl during Corgan’s podcast, The Magnificent Others. She urged him to publicly affirm their reconciliation, stating, "Come out with it and just say we’re cool." Love continued, challenging Grohl's willingness to acknowledge their truce, and suggested that he hesitates for fear of jeopardizing his fanbase, particularly his ties with notable figures like Paul McCartney. She recalled her critical comments about the 2014 benefit concert where Grohl and other surviving Nirvana members performed with McCartney.
Love remarked on the perceived disparity between Grohl and McCartney, explaining, “They both have the wife — haunting, dark shadow. They both have the cool guy dying — haunting, tragically haunted. So they’re buddies. Is that why?” Additionally, she expressed her concern over the persistent criticism she receives from certain demographics, particularly noting that "the millennials in particular, Gen Z is not picking on me."
Reflecting on the emotional impact of criticism, Love conveyed, “Your heart drops whenever somebody that you’re cool with, or maybe just remotely cool with, disses you in the press.”
Corgan, who shares a similarly complex relationship with Love, sought to clarify any misconceptions by stating, “I can confirm that I’ve spent time with you and Dave together, and Dave doesn’t have any issue with you.” He further elaborated on the nuances of relationships within the music industry, indicating that some dynamics are not publicly visible.
Before Corgan could elaborate further, Love interjected to note that Grohl has penned four songs about her, while her late friend, Scott Weiland, contributed two. She criticized this as "lazy" songwriting and provocatively asked, “Why have you written mean songs about me?” before seamlessly shifting to the next subject.
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