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Find out about Nirvana's Kurt Cobain Updated 05 April 2004, 16.22

Who was Kurt Cobain?

Kurt was the lead singer and songwriter in a group called Nirvana, who led a

music movement called grunge. Grunge was a mixture of punk and heavy metal. It also created a

fashion scene, with its followers growing their hair long and wearing scruffy clothes.

What happened to him?

Kurt had a troubled childhood. He was born in 1967 in a small US town called Aberdeen. His

parents split when he was nine. At first he lived with his dad in a caravan park. Later, he was

shifted about, living with his granny and other relations.

What was special about Nirvana?

Nirvana's music was well-liked by kids who felt let down or misunderstood. Loads of them saw

their troubles reflected in Kurt's lyrics. He became known as the voice of a generation.

When did Nirvana start?

In 1987, although their most famous album Nevermind - featuring the band's "anthem", Smells

Like Teen Spirit - didn't come out until 1991.

Courtney and Frances

For most of the band's existence, the line-up was Kurt on vocals and guitar, Krist Novoselic on bass

and Dave Grohl (now the frontman with the Foo Fighters) on drums.

What was Kurt's life like?

Well, he achieved massive success as a songwriter and rock icon, but his personal life remained

troubled. He had an intense relationship with Courtney Love (singer with the band Hole, who later

became an actress). They met in 1991 and married the following year.

Tribute to Kurt

Their daughter, Frances Bean, was born six months later. Kurt experimented with drugs and was

haunted by his difficult childhood.

How did he die?

Kurt had been in a clinic for people with drug problems, but was reported missing. A week later -

in April 1994 - a workman called at Kurt's home, and found the singer's body.

It is believed that he had shot himself. He was just 27 years old.

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Lithium, Nirvana

I'm so happy 'cause today

I found my friends

They're in my head

I'm so ugly, that's okay

'Cause so are you

Broke our mirrors

Sunday morning is everyday

For all I care

And I'm not scared

Light my candles, in a daze

'Cause I've found God

I'm so lonely, that's ok

I shaved my head

And I'm not sad

And just maybeI'm to blame for all I've heard

I'm not sure

I'm so excited

I can't wait to meet you there

And I don't care

I'm so horny, that's okay

My will is good

I like it I'm not gonna crack

I miss you I'm not gonna crack

I love you I'm not gonna crack

I killed you I'm not gonna crack




I killed you I'm not gonna crack

I'm so happy 'cause today

I found my friends

They're in my head

I'm so ugly, but that's okay

'Cause so are you

Broke our mirrors

Sunday morning is everyday

For all I careAnd I'm not scared

Light my candles in a daze

'Cause I've found god

Yeah yeah Yeah




Glosary

Crack: breakIm to blame: Im responsible for something.

Its my fault

Complete with your own ideas Im ____ (feelings) cause today __________________

I like you Im not gonna_______________

Make a timeline of Court Cobain mains events in his life.

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