Before forming Nirvana, Kurt Cobain was a major fan of the Melvins, a then up-and-coming local band from Montesano, Washington, who equally enjoyed punk rock and heavy metal – and helped create “grunge” in the process. And to show his appreciation of the band, Cobain drew a “Kiss mural” (similar to the cover of Kiss’ self-titled debut) on the side of the Melvins’ van – and chauffeured the band to their shows. And now, the “Melvan” (which is a beat-up 1972 Dodge Sportsman Royal Van) is up for auction on eBay.
Read Rolling Stone’s story about the van named “Melvin”
