MADRID, Spain.- This April 5 marked 30 years since the death of Kurt Cobain, the legendary vocalist and guitarist of Nirvana, a band that led the grunge revolution in the early 90s.
With his melancholic voice and lyrics full of angst, Cobain became the voice of a generation disillusioned with consumer society and mainstream culture. The album Nevermind Nirvana’s, released in 1991, broke the barriers of the underground and catapulted the band to stardom. Songs like “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Come As You Are” became anthems for a generation searching for its own identity.
Cobain’s figure was complex and full of contrasts. He suffered from deep depression and drug addiction, which led him into a self-destructive spiral.
On April 5, 1994, shortly after escaping from a rehabilitation clinic, Kurt Cobain took his own life at his home in Seattle. His body was not found until three days later, on April 8, with a 20-gauge shotgun on his chest. The musician, guitarist and composer was only 27 years old.
Cobain had been missing for six days. Despite the police and friends’ search, his body remained in his house for two and a half days, according to the medical report.
Next to his body was also found one of the most commented suicide notes in the history of music: “It is better to burn than to disappear.”
Despite his short life, Kurt Cobain left an indelible legacy. His talent, his sensitivity and his rebellion made him an icon for a generation that was looking for something different. Nirvana’s music continues to resonate today and inspire new generations of artists.
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2024-04-06 17:08:54
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