Kurt Cobain
Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – April 5, 1994) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the guitarist and frontman of the rock band Nirvana. Regarded as a Generation X icon, he is considered to be one of the most iconic and influential rock musicians in the history of alternative music.
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| Full name at birth | Kurt Donald Cobain
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| Claim to fame | Nirvana
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| Date of birth | 20 February 1967
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| Place of birth | Aberdeen, Washington, USA
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| Date of death | 5 April 1994
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| Age | 27 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Seattle, Washington, USA
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| Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot
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| Occupation | Singer, guitarist, songwriter, artist
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| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm)
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| Pets | Puff (Cat)
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| Net worth | $50,000,000 USD
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| High school | Aberdeen High School, WA (1980-1985) (drop-out)
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- Half-brother: Chad Cobain.
- Was a left-handed guitarist and a right-handed drummer.
- Said he eventually wanted to experiment with filmmaking. He even wrote a script for a horror movie.
- Nirvana won the 1993 Brit Award for International Breakthrough Act.
- Half-sister: Brianne O'Conner.
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