Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain was the lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the grunge band Nirvana. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1967, Cobain struggled with depression and drug addiction throughout his life. Nirvana's breakthrough album, "Nevermind," was released in 1991 and became a global success, largely due to the popularity of the single "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Cobain's introspective lyrics and angst-ridden vocals resonated with a generation of disaffected youth. However, he also became increasingly uncomfortable with the band's fame and the pressures of being a public figure. Cobain died by suicide in 1994 at the age of 27, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential musicians of his time.

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