Kurt Cobain

Description: (Guitarist, Lead Vocalist and Primary Songwriter of the Rock Band 'Nirvana')

Kurt Donald Cobain was an American singer-songwriter who rocked the music world with his band ‘Nirvana.’ He displayed artistic traits since early childhood. However, he had a troubled youth because of his parents’ separation. Finding solace in music, he started with playing the guitar and eventually went deeper into the world of music. Albums, such as ‘Bleach,’ ‘Nevermind,’ and ‘In Utero’ were some of his very popular ones. ‘Nirvana’ signing with ‘Geffen Records’ came as a major accomplishment in his career. Although he continued to grow exponentially on the professional front, his personal life was marred by his severe drug addiction. Plagued by health and family issues, he constantly struggled with depression and drug addiction issues throughout his life. However, his exemplary song writing skills helped ‘Nirvana’ sell over 25 million copies in the U.S. and over 75 million records all over the world, making him an iconic personality in the field of rock music.

Overview

Birthday February 20, 1967 (Pisces)
Born In United States
Alternative names Kurt Donald Cobain
Height 175 cm
Died on April 5, 1994
Spouse/Ex- Courtney Love (m. 1992)
Parents Donald Leland Cobain
Wendy Elizabeth (née Fradenburg)

Did you know

What was the significance of Nirvana's album Nevermind? Nirvana's album "Nevermind," released in 1991, is widely regarded as a landmark in the history of rock music. The album's raw energy, catchy melodies, and emotional depth catapulted Nirvana to mainstream success and played a major role in popularizing grunge music globally.
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