Kurt Cobain Influence

“I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.” This was once said by a legend named Kurt Cobain. He was born on February 20, 1967, in Aberdeen, Washington. As lead singer of the grunge band Nirvana, he is one the most influential person in alternative music history. He helped shape the music that we all love today. Nirvana affected many people and still does today with their music that inspired many. Unfortunately, Cobain died on April 5, 1994, in the guest home behind his home in Seattle; he had committed suicide. Although Kurt Cobain has passed, he still takes effect in the world around us today.

Kurt Cobain and Nirvana affected many people and still do today. With their album, Nevermind Nirvana shaped and created grunge music. Before Nirvana had come along, alternative had been classified as a “tax write-off” for most major labels. According to a quote from Matt Habeger from diffuser.fm, “At the time they were all into bands like Mötley Crue, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Poison and the rest. I felt that I was supposed to like this music because the older kids did, but I didn’t really understand or relate to it. Then ‘Nevermind’ came out and completely obliterated that whole era of music.” While reading through the article, it made me realize how many people's lives changed when listening to Nirvana’s music.

Kurt Cobain and his role in music with Nirvana will continue for years to come.

It has been 22 years since he committed suicide and their music still lives on, showing that it will continue throughout the ages. Out of the three albums published, Cobain was alive for two of them. A quote from bbc.com that includes an article about Nirvana's legacy, “Twenty years later, those lyrics have proven at least partially prophetic.” Today, over 20 years later, people are still listening to their music. Often times in our school, there is at least one student wearing the most classic and well-known Nirvana

shirt.

Nirvana reached their goal by creating music that inspired people. With words and a beat they made music such as, “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, “Come As You Are”, “Heart-Shaped Box”, “About a Girl”, and “Lithium”. “Nirvana smashed through the pretentiousness, leaving a huge, wrecking ball sized hole for ‘alternative’ music to climb through after them.” (Stated in an article on musicroom.com labeled ‘10 marks left by Kurt Cobain’) Nirvana was able to create the lead for alternative music to rise up and become popular. Many popular bands of now may not have been able to rise up and be as well known today if it wasn't for Kurt Cobain and his work with making music.

Although Kurt Cobain has passed, he still takes effect in the world around us today. Nirvana has few surviving members, they all will remember their time in this band and how it changed people's lives. Many people will only talk about his suicide, all the others know that he is most known for his music and songwriting career. “Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.”