The Complicated Life Of Kurt Cobain

Nirvana Exploded On The Scene In 1991, But Cobain Struggled With Fame

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Nirvana formed in 1987. They made their first demo in 1988 and released Bleach in 1989. After dealing with a rotating roster of drummers, Dave Grohl joined Nirvana in 1990 and was part of their 1991 major-label debut, Nevermind, which included the smash lead single “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” The song popularized the grunge rock movement and made them instant stars. Cobain struggled with the newfound fame and being the poster child for alternative rock. He supported gay rights and the pro-choice movement. At one point, he received death threats from anti-abortion activists after he joined L7’s Rock for Choice campaign.

And now Courtney Love enters the picture…