Caelyn Lebel
Ms. Emily Darby
ELA Period 3
28 April 2023
Kurt Cobain How can a regular person from a small town in Washington still affect our lives today? Kurt Cobain was the lead singer and guitarist of the famous rock band Nirvana. Nirvana was extremely popular in the early 1990s. Cobain was also an important social figure in the lives of many people throughout his prime. Kurt Cobain changed pop culture. He made his music about important social issues and spoke out for the rights of everyone. He reinvented rock music and created a gateway to the world of rock and roll. Along with that, Cobain started a cultural revolution across the United States. I chose Kurt Cobain as my topic because I have been listening to his music for a while. I thought it would be a good opportunity to learn more about him and how he changed music.
INTRODUCTION
Kurt Cobain was born on February 20, 1967 in Hoquiam, Washington. He grew up in Aberdeen, Washington and from a
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He wanted to create something new and different. Cobain focused on incorporating melodies and lyrics into what was already punk music. “He hated the stereotypical, self-centered rock star image,” (McDougall, 2013). Nirvana's second album, Nevermind, reinvented rock and roll (“Nirvana”, 2011). Nevermind had a major impact on American culture. Nevermind sold about 3 million copies in six months (McDougall, 2013). Everyone loved this new music and Nirvana quickly became popular throughout the United States and other countries. Many people were hooked on his raspy voice and how he portrayed emotions in his music. Nirvana’s most popular song is “Smells like Teen Spirit” on the Nevermind album. Even today Nevermind is still regarded as one of the best alternative rock albums ever (McDougall, 2013). Cobain’s style of music influenced other artists and bands for years to