Who Is Kurt Cobain?

Singing for the famous rock band Nirvana, standing up against sexism and homophobia, and making a statement with his outfits, Kurt Cobain inspired generations with his music while struggling with being rebellious and multiple illnesses, eventually leading towards his downfall. The rock singer found it difficult to cope with family issues and depression at a young age, shaping his personality for the future. Cobain, who rebelled against society, became an icon for grunge trends and most known as the lead singer in Nirvana. As the band became more mainstream, Kurt Cobain struggled through drug addiction while accepting his fame and career. He often times took his frustration out by being rebellious, his major flaw leading to his
His uncle, Chuck gave him a guitar when he was young, starting his interest in music early. “Although the instrument was fairly beat up, it inspired Cobain to learn to play and it offered him a respite from his unhappiness at home.” (“Kurt Cobain Biography”) Cobain began to take an interest in British bands including Joy Division, an English rock band, which later gave him inspiration for the theme and tones of Nirvana. Along with the guitar, Kurt Cobain also enjoyed drawing, and playing the piano and drums. “He excelled at drawing, so much so that his talents were even apparent in kindergarten. He also learned to play piano by ear and enjoyed a kiddie drum kit his parents had given him.” (“Kurt Cobain
"I'm disgusted by my own and my generation's apathy. I'm disgusted at what we allow to go on, by how spineless, lethargic and guilty we are of not standing up against racism, sexism and all those other 'isms' that the counterculture has been whining about for years while they sit and enforce those same attitudes every night on their televisions and in the magazines." (Kurt Cobain) Cobain’s outspoken words about these issues were seen as rebellious. Some of Cobain’s actions included vandalizing cars and walls with “ain’t got no how watchamacallit”and “God is gay.” Shown on police records, the nineteen year old was later arrested for spray painting trucks in