Kurt Cobain (1967 - 1994)

Lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for Nirvana

Over 75 million albums sold worldwide with Nirvana and influenced a generation with a new genre of music - Grunge.

How did Kurt Cobain die?

Officially recorded as suicide by self inflicted gun shot, although there remains much speculation. Conspiracy theorists believe Courtney Love, Cobain's girlfriend was guilty of his murder.

Dates you need to know

Kurt Cobain's birthday: 20 February 1967
When did Kurt Cobain die? 8 April 1994

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