Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy party was held last night in Los Angeles. During the show, Beck shared the stage with Nirvana’s Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, as well as Pat Smear, to cover David Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold The World.”
Beck recently spoke with Rolling Stone about the influence David Bowie had on him.
“David Bowie started making records around the beginning of my life, and his career kind of tracks with my life,” Beck said. “There’s always been a David Bowie record. He’s always been doing something. He’s always been kind of guidepost or gravitational force for me. He’s someone that you set course to or measure what you’re doing against.”
Nirvana originally covered the song on MTV Unplugged, where the song was introduced to a new generation.
The one-off super band weren’t the only artists to pay tribute to David Bowie. Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff teamed with Adam Lambert for a cover of “Let’s Dance.” Lady Gaga will perform the Grammys’ Bowie tribute tonight.
Nirvana recently got together again to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year. The members performed with Lorde, Kim Gordon, St. Vincent and Joan Jett.
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