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Kurt Cobain

Leadsinger, guitarist, and songwriter of Nirvana, and one of rock's most tragic icons.
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Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain - Artist Details

Active

1980s - 1990s

Born

February 20, 1967 in Aberdeen, WA

Died

April 5, 1994 in Seattle, WA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative Pop/Rock Alternative/Indie Rock Grunge

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Nirvana

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