Kurt Cobain Research Paper

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He is best known as the lead singer of the grunge/alternative rock band Nirvana. Others recognized him as an idol to admire because of his ¨emerging talent as a songwriter¨(¨Kurt Cobain¨,biography.com),aside dealing with pressure,bullying,and depression. Sadly, some individuals thought him to have a ¨mental illness¨(¨Kurt Cobain¨,British Medical Journal). This amazing human being is none other than Kurt Cobain, who subsided the harsh stereotypes to bring out the best of his aspects. He was¨a guitarist and singing legend who bent alternative rock into the spotlight¨ (¨Kurt Cobain¨,Hollywood Reporter),to show how unique and special that type of music could be. He proved to people that he could make something of himself through many accomplishments …show more content…

Cobain also went to school at¨Aberdeen High School¨(¨Kurt Cobain¨,Newsmakers),and his teachers ¨spoke with high regard¨ for his ¨artistic efforts¨(¨Kurt Cobain¨,Newsmakers),since he was impacted by his musical family. For example,his ¨uncle played in a band and a great uncle was an Irish tenor.¨(¨Kurt Cobain Bio¨,rollingstone.com). He also lived with his father, ¨Donald Leland Cobain ,who was an auto-mechanic, and his mother, Wendy Elizabeth Cobain ,who was a housewife¨(¨Kurt Cobain Bio¨,rollingstone.com). So, he was already much influenced by music from a young age. From this impact, Cobain learned to ¨play the piano and even write simple songs like about visiting a local park.¨(¨Kurt Cobain Biography,thefamouspeople.com). He was also affected ¨by artists like the Ramones and Electric Light¨. Kurt Cobain´s early life started out pleasantly and was exciting for him, but went downhill for a short while after his parents divorced. He soon became depressed, and later committed suicide on ¨April 5,1994. He made choices that he could have easily …show more content…

At the start of his life, he has always been moved to pursue a music career from his family. Cobain had many struggles throughout his life, but he put it behind him and focused on working to meet his dreams. ¨Kurt was a generous soul, and cared for children.¨(¨Kurt Donald Cobain¨,myhero.com),and after creating Nirvana, it ¨taught kids that they can be whatever they want, and don't have to listen to what everyone says. That you can do anything you set your mind to.¨(¨Kurt Donald Cobain¨,myhero.com). ¨For someone who's been through so much in the past two years...Kurt Cobain´s a remarkably contented man.¨ (Heavier Than Heaven,A Biography of Kurt Cobain, page 291) who influenced others also strive for what they want to achieve and not let obstacles get in their way. Kurt Cobain is the kind of person to look up to because he proved that dreams can come true if a person truly desires it and makes it their priority. He also showed that an individual should focus on what is important,and they will do well in all aspects of their life. We will never forget Kurt Cobain´s