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Kurt Cobain
American rock musician, singer and songwriter
| Bio | 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.2 |
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| Born | 1967 Feb 201 |
| Died | 1994 Apr 51 |
| Occupation | composer, guitarist, musician, rock singer, singer, songwriter, visual artist1 |
| Cause of death | gunshot wound, suicide1 |
| Status | Confirmed: Kurt Cobain is a 27 Club member |