Kurt Cobain

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Nirvana redefined the sound of the 90s but international success only heightened Cobain's heroin addiction and depression. One gun shot to the head and a generation lost its hero.

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Kurt Donald Cobain
born: 20-02-1967
birth place: Hoquaim, Washington, USA
died: 05-04-1994

Nirvana returned to the studio to record their fourth album, the Steve Albini produced 'In Utero' (1993), which was released to rave reviews.

In November 1993, the band recorded a legendary MTV Unplugged set, followed by a European tour. In March 1994, Cobain made an unsuccessful suicide bid, and was persuaded to book into rehab in L.A. However, he booked himself out after several days.

Kurt Cobain was found dead from a self-inflicted shotgun wound in his apartment, on 8th April 1994. The coroner’s verdict was suicide, and estimated time of death some two days previously.

Cobain’s death spawned an outpouring of grief from fans, ensuring his place as a rock icon, a cathartic image which often overshadows the lasting achievement that is his musical legacy.

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