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Kurt Cobain

1967 – 1994

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Wikipedia Summary

Kurt Donald Cobain was an American musician and songwriter. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter, and a founding member of the grunge band Nirvana. Through his angsty songwriting and anti-establishment persona, he widened the thematic conventions of mainstream rock music. He was heralded as a spokesman of Generation X, and is widely recognized as one of the most influential musicians in the history of rock music.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
February 20, 1967
Date of death
April 5, 1994
Field and occupation
americký zpěvák, kytarista, skladatel, zakladatel kapely Nirvana
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