Jack Black from Tenacious D has labeled Courtney Love’s animosity towards The Muppets as “absurd”.
Recently, the Hole vocalist, known for her controversial remarks, accused Kermit and his companions of “raping” the legacy of her deceased spouse, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, by incorporating a cover of his iconic song ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ into this year’s film The Muppets.
Love argued that no one sought her approval to use the song, claiming she possesses the rights to Cobain’s music and can decide whether it may be used in commercial ventures.
However, when asked for his thoughts on Love’s statement, Black responded, “I beg to differ. That’s absurd, absurd, absurd.”
He further asserted that he would never wish to tarnish Cobain’s legacy, stating, “I personally hold no one in higher esteem in the world of rock. Kurt Cobain for me is at the top of the pyramid. He was the king… When he died it was sort of the end of rock.”
Despite Love asserting her control over how Cobain’s music is utilized, it has been previously reported that she sold half the rights to the Nirvana frontman’s catalog to Primary Wave Music, who now have the ability to distribute his music and granted permission for its use in The Muppets.
Additionally, it is believed they secured approval from former Nirvana members Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl for the song’s usage, with a portion of the resulting royalties designated for Love and her daughter, Frances Bean Cobain.
On another note, Tenacious D is set to release their upcoming album ‘Rize Of The Fenix’ on May 15. The duo consists of Black and comedian Kyle Glass.
by Wallace McTavish
