LGBTQ icon and family man! Little-known facts about Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain
- Kurt Cobain was born on February 20, 1967, and he eventually became one of the most influential grunge musicians in the US. The singer was best known for being the frontman of Nirvana, before he passed away in April 1994, aged 27. Now, we have decided to pay tribute to the rock legend by putting together some little-known facts about him:
- The grunge icon!
Kurt Cobain was born on February 20, 1967, and he eventually became one of the most influential grunge musicians in the US. The singer was best known for being the frontman of Nirvana, before he passed away in April 1994, aged 27. Now, we have decided to pay tribute to the rock legend by putting together some little-known facts about him.
Kurt Cobain's influence
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Kurt Cobain released only three studio albums with Nirvana, ‘Bleach’, ‘In Utero’ and ‘Nevermind’, from 1989 to 1993. However, he achieved massive fame and success, with lots of his songs being covered by several artists, including Tori Amos and Sinead O’Connor.
Kurt Cobain and his guitar
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In case you'd not noticed it, Kurt Cobain used to play his guitar with his left hand - even though he was not left-handed. The reason why he used to do that is still a mystery, but it’s certainly raised a few eyebrows over the years.
Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl
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An essential part of Kurt Cobain’s band was, undoubtedly, drummer Dave Grohl. But did you know Kurt thought of getting rid of him once? In an interview with Vulture, Grohl himself revealed that he once heard Kurt say "we need a drummer that's more rudimental".
Kurt Cobain and cinema
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Kurt Cobain loved movies! During a chat for the CD ‘Nirvana - It’s An Interview’, he even revealed his favorite films. The iconic musician confessed to loving ‘Paris, Texas’, ‘Over the Edge’, and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 classic ‘Rear Window’.
Kurt Cobain and daughter Frances
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In 1992, Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love’s daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, was born in Los Angeles, California. Today, she is a well-known star in her own right, and fans believe she looks exactly like him. What do you think?
Kurt Cobain's family
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Kurt Cobain is one of the best-known musicians of all time. But while many music stars come from families with show business backgrounds, Nirvana’s lead singer did not have that advantage. In fact, his mother Wendy Elizabeth used to work as a waitress, while his father Donald was a mechanic.
Kurt Cobain and LGBTQ community
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Kurt Cobain was a true human rights defender and he showed it through his music. For instance, the liner notes of his ‘In Utero’ album read: "If you’re a s*xist, racist, homophobe or basically an a******, don’t buy this CD. I don’t care if you like me, I hate you." Also, in a 1993 interview with Advocate, he described himself as being "gay in spirit".
Kurt Cobain and his fans
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One of the most memorable Kurt Cobain on-stage moments took place in 1993, during an Oakland concert. After noticing that a man was seemingly groping a girl in the audience, the grunge icon stopped his performance, threw his guitar to the ground and confronted him.
Kurt Cobain's passing
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Sadly, Kurt Cobain passed away in 1994. His body was found at his Lake Washington, Seattle, home. Authorities determined that he ended with his own life and traces of different substances were found in his body. His remains were cremated and his ashes were scattered into Washington’s Wishkah River.
Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love
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Kurt Cobain was survived by Courtney Love and their daughter Frances. His life and career have been depicted in many film and TV projects, such as 'Kurt & Courtney' and 'Soaked in Bleach'. Kurt will always be remembered by music fans, and his legacy will continue. (by https://www.messenger-inquirer.com/).
