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Kurt Cobain

American rock musician, singer and songwriter (1967-1994) · United States · Musicians · Died at 27

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He hated the spotlight but defined an era anyway. Cobain's raw songwriting and refusal to play the part rewired what mainstream rock could sound like and say, then he died at 27 before the weight of it crushed him completely.

MusiciansSinger / MusicianSinger-SongwriterArtClassicalMusicUnited StatesAmericas

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1994Died5 April 19941992“I would like to get rid of the homophobes, sexists, and racists in our audience. I know they're out there and it really bothers me.”In their wordsJanuary 1992As quoted in SPIN (1992-01).

“We sound like the Bay City Rollers after an assault by Black Sabbath. And, we vomit onstage better than anyone.”In their wordsJanuary 1992As quoted in Guitar World (1992-01).

1991“Rap music is the only vital form of music introduced since punk rock.”In their wordsSeptember 1991As quoted in M.E.A.T (1991-09).

“I knew I was different. I thought that I might be gay or something because I couldn't identify with any of the guys at all.”In their words14 September 1991As quoted in Melody Maker (1991-09-14).

1990“It's really not hard to keep your dignity and sign to a major label...Most people don't have any dignity in the first place.”In their wordsOctober 1990As quoted in Sounds (1990-10).

1989“In Aberdeen, I hated my best friends with a passion, because they were idiots.”In their words5 May 1989As quoted in The Daily Of The University Of Washington (1989-05-05).

1967Born20 February 1967

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Grays Harbor Hospital in Aberdeen, Washington, where Cobain was bornGrays Harbor Hospital in Aberdeen, Washington, where Cobain was bornCobain's childhood home in 2020Cobain's childhood home in 2020Cobain (in front) playing snare drum at Montesano High School in 1981Cobain (in front) playing snare drum at Montesano High School in 1981Cobain during the early years of Nirvana in 1988Cobain during the early years of Nirvana in 1988Cobain in 1989Cobain in 1989John Lennon (pictured in 1974) was a major influence on Cobain.John Lennon (pictured in 1974) was a major influence on Cobain.The Lake Placid Blue Fender Mustang played by Cobain during the filming of the video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit", shown at the Museum of Pop Culture in SeattleThe Lake Placid Blue Fender Mustang played by Cobain during the filming of the video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit", shown at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle

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10 statements, newest first

  1. Hope I die before I turn into Pete Townshend.

    Jan 10, 1992, As quoted in BAM (1992-01-10)., Own words

  2. I would like to get rid of the homophobes, sexists, and racists in our audience. I know they're out there and it really bothers me.

    Jan 1992, As quoted in SPIN (1992-01)., Own words

  3. We sound like the Bay City Rollers after an assault by Black Sabbath. And, we vomit onstage better than anyone.

    Jan 1992, As quoted in Guitar World (1992-01)., Own words

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Kurt Donald Cobain was born February 20, 1967, and by 1990 had assembled Nirvana's final lineup with Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic. They signed with DGC and released Nevermind in 1991; "Smells Like Teen Spirit" made them inescapable, followed by "Come as You Are," "Lithium," "In Bloom," "Heart-Shaped Box," and "All Apologies." He was called the voice of Generation X and he hated it. His final years were heroin, stomach pain, chronic depression, and a marriage to Courtney Love that kept him in tabloids; they had a daughter, Frances. On April 8, 1994, he was found dead in the greenhouse of his Seattle home, a self-inflicted shotgun wound, three days gone, age 27.

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1967 to 1994 · aged 27

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