This singer, songwriter and guitarist was one of the great icons of Generation X.
Even though he passed away over 25 years ago his music is still influencing millions.
He loved to wear his obnoxiously large sunglasses.
The same white round glasses that are worn by rappers today.
He popularized alternative rock with his band.
All at a time when alternative rock was seen as a fringe genre.
After his band’s second album they sold out every show they played.
Eventually being entered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
They would purposefully play their hits incorrectly.
Just out of distaste for the publicity.
The public often misinterpreted his material and the media portrayed his attitudes incorrectly.
Even though he was a rock musician he would sometimes sound like a country singer.
Performing the band’s songs with his acoustic guitar on MTV.
Often seen with messy long blonde hair.
He would wear band t-shirts, torn sweaters and dated cardigans.
Unfortunately he suffered with depression, drug abuse and other medical issues throughout his life.
All of which led to his untimely death.
An untimely and unexpected death that swept the world.
Fans mourned with his wife as she shared his life with the world.
Character: Kurt Cobain.
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