Kurt
Cobain was born to Donald and Wendy Cobain on February 20th, 1967.
Cobain always had a passion for music, according to his Aunt Mari, once stating
in an interview “He was singing from the time he was two. He would sing Beatles
songs like ‘Hey Jude’. He had a lot of charisma from a very young age.” The
singer’s life, however, took a turn for the worst in 1975 when his parents
decided to file for a divorce. This event traumatized Cobain, who was seven at
the time. He has since stated in interviews that his entire demeanor changed
from that point on. “I remember feeling ashamed, for some reason.” Cobain
stated, “I was ashamed of my parents. I couldn’t face some of my friends at
school anymore, because I desperately wanted to have the classic, you know,
typical family. Mother, father. I wanted that security, so I resented my
parents for quite a few years because of that.” However, the Washington-based
songwriter was able to find some solace in the blossoming punk scene in his
area, and the rest is history.
Cobain formed his hit-band “Nirvana” in 1987 with the
help of a friend of his, Krist Novoselic. Cobain acting as not only a lead
singer and songwriter, but also a lead guitarist, his band quickly made a name
for itself in the area. However, he was propelled into the public spotlight in
1991 with the release of “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” a song which marked the
symbolic transition from the rock of the 1980’s into what it became in the
1990’s. This new form of alternative rock became a mainstay on the airwaves.
Nonetheless, no matter how much fame he obtained, his demons lurked just behind
the scenes.
Kurt Cobain ended his life on April 5, 1994 with a
self-inflicted shotgun wound to his head. It seemed as if he could no longer
deal with not only the stresses of his past life, but also those associated
with new-found fame. I suppose the old saying is true, money can’t buy you
happiness. Unfortunately, Kurt Cobain proved that he understood this lesson in
the form of his untimely suicide.
Works Cited:
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“Kurt Donald Cobain Biography.” Kurt
Cobain, 14 Oct. 2012,
kurtcobain.com/biography/kurt-donald-cobain-february-20-1967-april-5-1994/.
I like how you included the old saying at the end of your blog. I feel like that statement is true and he is a prime example that although you are rich and famous doesn't mean you are happy.
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