Find out about Nirvana's Kurt Cobain Who was Kurt Cobain?

Updated 05 April 2004, 16.22

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.

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 maybe I'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 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'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 care And I'm not scared Light my candles in a daze 'Cause I've found god Yeah yeah Yeah I like it I'm not gonna crack I miss you I'm not gonna crack I love you I'm not gonna crack Glosary Crack: break Im to blame: Im responsible for something. Its my fault

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Im ____ (feelings) cause today __________________ I like you Im not gonna_______________ Make a timeline of Court Cobain mains events in his life.