February 20, 1967 was born Kurt Cobain, the leader of the cult band Nirvana.When Kurt joined the infamous "Club 27", he has become the idol of millions.
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Misanthropy
Paradoxically, rock hero, which are easily assembled spectators stadiums, was an inveterate misanthrope. The whole thing in nature, sensitivity and intolerance to lie and dissemble. One of the memories of Kurt about his youth: "I wore a flannel shirt, chewing tobacco, and for many years was a recluse in his little room." All frontman Cobain conditionally divided on the sullen dreamers and crazy merry - and not without pride themselves attributed to the first group, openly despising musical subculture.
"I wish I could take a pill that would baldet of gear on the box and not to make life too large claims" ... In his lamentations Kurt was sincere. However, very soon next to him was a man who differed much enthusiasm for life than he did.
"I wish I could take a pill that would baldet of gear on the box and not to make life too large claims" ... In his lamentations Kurt was sincere. However, very soon next to him was a man who differed much enthusiasm for life than he did.
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Aberdeen
Cobain was born in the town, who happened to raise the US timber industry. Sedate and deadly boring Aberdeen, located in Washington State - "backwater", where Kurt, in his own words, "vegetated", until he was twenty years old. The first conflicts with classmates, parents' divorce, voluntary retreat, running away from home and sleeping under a bridge ... Now all entering Aberdeen welcomes the commemorative plaque, which reads: Come As You Are - come as it is for. Cruel irony: most Cobain was the most difficult to come to terms with his own "I," soul-searching was the source of his creativity. Ultimately, it is his undoing.
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Kurt and Courtney
They met at a rock concert in Portland. Although a serious relationship only began a few years later, after they met, there is every reason to believe that Kurt immediately drew a spirited Courtney attention.
By that time, Courtney Love, lead singer of alternative rock band Hole was already fairly well known - thanks largely to its "fighting" nature. Kurt drew her like a magnet. If you believe the most Courtney, before becoming unbalanced eccentric girl, she is also a few years in the corner sat sullenly refusing to communicate with their peers. Together they tell the press about exciting full understanding and respect for each other's creativity. In fact, Courtney often jealous of Kurt to fame, came down on him and Nirvana. Kurt is the rest of life continued to intuitively reach for the simple love of life Courtney, which lacked himself. It was addictive.
By that time, Courtney Love, lead singer of alternative rock band Hole was already fairly well known - thanks largely to its "fighting" nature. Kurt drew her like a magnet. If you believe the most Courtney, before becoming unbalanced eccentric girl, she is also a few years in the corner sat sullenly refusing to communicate with their peers. Together they tell the press about exciting full understanding and respect for each other's creativity. In fact, Courtney often jealous of Kurt to fame, came down on him and Nirvana. Kurt is the rest of life continued to intuitively reach for the simple love of life Courtney, which lacked himself. It was addictive.
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Colleagues on stage
Among other musicians Kurt were both supporters and those whom he can not stand. For a long time was considered the main foes Axl Rose of rock band Guns N'Roses. Opinionated, always who walked with his head thrown back rose high, according to Kurt was a typical representative of the "macho rock." After several skirmishes relations soured between the two musicians finally they did not want to speak at some festivals and could not be together in the same room.
Kurt often let criticism of groups that have been targeted at the same audience that Nirvana. Has not escaped this fate and grunge band Pearl Jam - although its frontman Eddie Vedder enough wisdom not to engage in childish disassembly. In a curious interview given after Kurt's death, in May 1994, Vedder talked about how followed the life of Cobain, learning about all of the headlines. Then he told a journalist: "You know, because I always thought that I would leave first."
Kurt often let criticism of groups that have been targeted at the same audience that Nirvana. Has not escaped this fate and grunge band Pearl Jam - although its frontman Eddie Vedder enough wisdom not to engage in childish disassembly. In a curious interview given after Kurt's death, in May 1994, Vedder talked about how followed the life of Cobain, learning about all of the headlines. Then he told a journalist: "You know, because I always thought that I would leave first."
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Kurt and art
His favorite writers Cobain called Jerome D. Salinger and Leo Tolstoy. But really he was inspired by the novel by German playwright and novelist Patrick Suskind, "Perfume. Story of a Murderer ", first published in 1985, when Cobain was 18.
Kurt was so inspired story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, even composed a song Scentless Apprentice («Apprentice odorless"), published on the third studio album Nirvana "In Utero". Rather, he sympathized with the protagonist of the drama Suskind, even though he was a serial killer. Grenouille has a phenomenal sense of smell, Cobain had a phenomenal sensitivity to the world around them, even was forced to play the role of punk idol of youth. One of the amazing qualities of Cobain was the willingness to sympathize with all the outcast and oppressed.Another of his idol, sung in the song became an actress Frances Farmer in Seattle, the peak of a career which took place in the 30-ies of XX century. As part of its world tour, the actress visited the Soviet Union, and then there were rumors about her sympathetic to communism - and career Farmer suspiciously quickly derailed.After a few glaring at the time antics actress was diagnosed with "manic-depressive", was placed in a psychiatric hospital and forcibly had a lobotomy. The actress has not been able to return to normal life and suddenly died of cancer, literally forgotten by all. During the grueling confrontation press, which opened to him the real persecution, Kurt wrote a song-manifesto Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle, drawing a parallel between the history of Francis and his own.
Kurt was so inspired story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, even composed a song Scentless Apprentice («Apprentice odorless"), published on the third studio album Nirvana "In Utero". Rather, he sympathized with the protagonist of the drama Suskind, even though he was a serial killer. Grenouille has a phenomenal sense of smell, Cobain had a phenomenal sensitivity to the world around them, even was forced to play the role of punk idol of youth. One of the amazing qualities of Cobain was the willingness to sympathize with all the outcast and oppressed.Another of his idol, sung in the song became an actress Frances Farmer in Seattle, the peak of a career which took place in the 30-ies of XX century. As part of its world tour, the actress visited the Soviet Union, and then there were rumors about her sympathetic to communism - and career Farmer suspiciously quickly derailed.After a few glaring at the time antics actress was diagnosed with "manic-depressive", was placed in a psychiatric hospital and forcibly had a lobotomy. The actress has not been able to return to normal life and suddenly died of cancer, literally forgotten by all. During the grueling confrontation press, which opened to him the real persecution, Kurt wrote a song-manifesto Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle, drawing a parallel between the history of Francis and his own.
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Kurt and drugs
Parents' divorce was for the young Cobain serious test, left a mark on his future life.Of hyperactive, not for years the clever child, he turned into a neurotic teenager.Since childhood, Kurt suffered severe pain in the stomach, which were followed by bouts of nausea. No doctor could not find the cause of these sudden attacks. In order to somehow improve their condition, Cobain had to constantly sit on painkillers. Thus began his dependence on powerful drugs.
Partly painful condition eventually made Nirvana frontman irritable and suspicious.Krist Novoselic, unlike the others, quite early learned the true reason always sullen facial expression Cobain. He became a close friend for life and often pulled Kurt from conflict situations. Dave Grohl Kurt remembers as a child, which could be a tough dictator, and could suddenly be offended by the whole world and hide in a corner. Over time, they just learned to accept it for what it is.
Partly painful condition eventually made Nirvana frontman irritable and suspicious.Krist Novoselic, unlike the others, quite early learned the true reason always sullen facial expression Cobain. He became a close friend for life and often pulled Kurt from conflict situations. Dave Grohl Kurt remembers as a child, which could be a tough dictator, and could suddenly be offended by the whole world and hide in a corner. Over time, they just learned to accept it for what it is.
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Grunge
In the words of Kurt's music played by Nirvana, was a natural response to the era.Group Cobain sounded in unison with other members of the popular in those years of heavy metal; perhaps, is that Nirvana was present in some uncharacteristic heavy music inspiration. Cobain stubbornly refused to write the "Stadium" and the music continued to search for your ideal audience. So when the 92-m band's popularity (thanks largely to rastirazhirovannosti on MTV) skyrocketed, Kurt suddenly a strong start to annoy "omnivorous" public. "Why are they yelling? What do they see in us?After all, these are the same people who gave us the school kick in the ass. " The madness of the crowds at concerts seemed to him insincere, and it was then he began to oppose him his personal aggression, destroying equipment and tools at the end of each show.
Nominally, referring to grunge, Nirvana stood apart. In an interview, Cobain, Novoselic and Grohl could talk about for hours idols precursor somehow affect their work. Sonic Youth, The Pixies, Black Flag, REM - these were the musicians of different directions. And at the same time, Kurt was lost when he asked about the creative processes within the group. Uncompromising, rather tartly, sometimes unexpected "as a brick to the face of the cop" Nirvana music created by improvisation, without regard to fashion and existing musical genres, without trying to imitate someone else. Maybe that's why primitive at first glance guitar riff in Smells Like Teen Spirit conquered millions of listeners and became a true manifesto generation 90s?
Nominally, referring to grunge, Nirvana stood apart. In an interview, Cobain, Novoselic and Grohl could talk about for hours idols precursor somehow affect their work. Sonic Youth, The Pixies, Black Flag, REM - these were the musicians of different directions. And at the same time, Kurt was lost when he asked about the creative processes within the group. Uncompromising, rather tartly, sometimes unexpected "as a brick to the face of the cop" Nirvana music created by improvisation, without regard to fashion and existing musical genres, without trying to imitate someone else. Maybe that's why primitive at first glance guitar riff in Smells Like Teen Spirit conquered millions of listeners and became a true manifesto generation 90s?
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