Kurt Cobain (1967–1994) was the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of Nirvana, a Seattle grunge band that defined 1990s rock music. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, his childhood was shaped by his parents’ divorce, fueling his angst-filled lyrics. Nirvana’s Nevermind (1991), with hits like “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” brought grunge to the mainstream, making Cobain a […]