Kristi Novoselic is a rock musician, best known for the band Nirvana. The band achieved substantial success in the 1990s, and as the band’s bass guitarist, it is no wonder that Krist has been able to achieve fame, success, and wealth.

The American rock musician has not only been at the forefront of music but also in talking about political matters. Over the years, the bass guitarist has dedicated some of his time to writing weekly political and musical columns, which has contributed positively to bringing about electoral reforms.

While Kristi is an American, his parents migrated from Croatia. He has enjoyed his Croatian roots, while making his career better in the United States of America, enabling him to build wealth.

Net Worth

Kristi Novoselic is estimated to have a net worth of $80 million as of 2024. The famed rock musician has been singing for many years, which has enabled him to accumulate the mentioned wealth. ‘

Although Krist came into the limelight as the bass guitarist for the band Nirvana, he went on to form his own bands, which enabled him to earn more. Apart from forming his bands, he has also collaborated with bands like Giants in the Trees, Flipper, and Foo Fighters among others.

Early Life and Career Beggings

Novoselic was born on May 16, 1965 in Compton, California. His parents migrated from Croatia, but he spent most of his years in the United States of America. The musician grew up alongside two siblings in San Pedro, Los Angeles, a suburb that was famous for hosting many Croatian immigrants.

During his early years, Krist was eager to play with bands. He loved bands like Black Sabbath and Van Halen, and they encouraged him to learn to play the guitar. He was inspired by people like Gene Simmons, geezer Buttler, and Paul McCartney, and he put more effort into learning to play the guitar and making music.

Career

Krist’s career was shaped by his younger brother. His younger brother introduced him to Kurt Cobain, whom he bonded with quickly after realizing their shared love for rock music. Cobain showed Kristi his demo tape, and they eventually began a band together. Unfortunately, the band lasted for a few weeks and they disbanded and went in separate ways.

After some days, the duo joined hands and formed the band Nirvana. They were motivated by money, and their big inspiration was being paid to perform.  They released their debut album Bleach in 1989, and although it did  not sell millions  of copies, it exposed him to the industry,

After they released their second album under DGC Records, the band gained fame due to their single “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. The album contains numerous hits that were written by Krist and it enabled him to grow even more popular.

The band released its final album In Utero in 1993 and unfortunately, it was the last. Sadly, Kurt Cobain could not control cocaine usage, which resulted in his untimely death.