Get a free Gigulate account now

Join Gigulate,
it's free!

Start tracking your favourite bands and get access to automagical music news!

Kurt Cobain died 23 years ago today: A requiem

Editor's note: This story first appeared on April 5, 2014, the 20th anniversary of Cobain's death. When Kurt Cobain committed suicide on April 5, 1994, the crack of that gunshot tore through a generation. Charles Cross reflects on the lasting impact of the doomed rock star in Here We Are Now: The Lasting Impact of Kurt Cobain (It Books). He spoke with USA TODAY's Korina Lopez about the book's insights. Nirvana's influence extended beyond rock into hip-hop. "Jay Z's Holy G...

Read full article Share article

1 story in this thread

Order thread by:
Importance
Date published

16:30 on April 5 2017

Kurt Cobain died 23 years ago today: A requiem

MSN Music — Editor's note: This story first appeared on April 5, 2014, the 20th anniversary of Cobain's death. When Kurt Cobain committed suicide on April 5, 1994, the crack ... more info