Who is he? He was the Lead Singer/Song Writer/Guitarist of a Well known band named Nirvana. You may heard some of the songs, their hit singles include: "Smell's Like Teen Spirit" "Come As You Are" "In Bloom" "Polly". Cobain is often recognized as one of the most iconic musician in Alternative music. At the age of 14 Cobain received his first guitar as birthday gift from his uncle. Cobain didn't have anyone to jam with, so after months of asking, Novoselic finally agreed to play along side with him. Forming the foundation of Nirvana. They picked up drummer Chad Channing, with whom Nirvana recorded their first album "Bleach" in 1989. Cobain, dissatisfied with Channing's style, causing the band to seek out a new drummer, eventually setting on David Grohl. With Grohl as their new drummer. Nirvana found their greatest success via their Major level Debut & second album titled "Nevermind" which was released in 1991.
The Downfall of Nirvana.
Throughout most of his life, Cobain struggled with Chronic Bronchitis, and physical pain due to an undiagnosed stomach condition. He had a couple of drug addiction including "Marijuana" "Heroin" and "Percodan". Cobain's heroin addiction worsened over the years, He made his first attempt of Rehab in 1992, which in the long wasn't successful. On March 1, 1994 Cobain was diagnosed with bronchitis and severe laryngitis. On march 18th his wife Courtney Love called the police to inform them that Cobain was Suicidal, and that he had locked himself in a room with a gun. Policed arrived in time, and confiscated several guns and pills from Cobain. Over the course of April 2nd & 3rd Cobain was spotted in various places in Seattle, although family and friends where unaware of his whereabouts. On April 7, many rumors that Nirvana was going to brake up had driven high. On the verge of the Grunge style of rock, the band pulled out from Lollapolooza (an American Music Festival) that year.
On April 8th, 1994 Cobains body was found at his Lake Washington Home. A suicide note was found that said, "I haven't felt the excitement of listening to as well as creating music, along with really writing . . . for too many years now" A high concentration of heroin and traces of Valium were also found in his body. They Believe he died on April 5th by a shotgun to his head. A public vigil was held for Cobain on April 10 at a park at Seattle Center which drew approximately seven thousand mourners. Cobain was a devoted champion of eary Alternative Rock acts. He Helped define the Alternative Rock Genre.