Kurt Cobain's Death
Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain died on April 5, 1994, at his home in Seattle. The King County Medical Examiner ruled the death a suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Early Life and Career
Born in Aberdeen, Washington, Cobain formed Nirvana in the late 1980s with bassist Krist Novoselic and drummer Dave Grohl. The band's 1991 album Nevermind brought grunge into the mainstream and made Cobain a global rock icon.
Legacy and Impact
Cobain's songwriting influenced alternative rock and generations of musicians. His work with Nirvana remains widely studied and streamed. For more background on Nirvana's history, see the band's overview at https://www.allmusic.com/artist/nirvana-mn0000329682/biography.
