Kurt Cobain's 50th birthday: Nirvana's legacy revisited
Kurt Cobain would have turned 50 on February 20, 2017. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, and dying by suicide in Seattle in 1994, Cobain's early Nirvana concerts took place at bassist Krist Novoselic's home. At 22, Cobain released 'Bleach' on Sub Pop with producer Jack Endino, defining the grunge genre. In 1991, 'Nevermind' became a cultural milestone, balancing punk and melody, subculture and mainstream. Dissatisfied with Butch Vig's polished production, Cobain hired Steve Albini for 'In Utero,' recorded in six days in February 1993 and released after months of label negotiations. The album remains underrated but is a creative masterpiece.
Key facts
- Kurt Cobain was born in Aberdeen, Washington.
- He died by suicide in Seattle in 1994.
- Early Nirvana concerts were at Krist Novoselic's home.
- Cobain released 'Bleach' at age 22 on Sub Pop, produced by Jack Endino.
- 'Nevermind' (1991) was a major breakthrough, balancing punk and melody.
- Cobain was dissatisfied with Butch Vig's production on 'Nevermind'.
- 'In Utero' was produced by Steve Albini, recorded in 6 days in February 1993.
- 'In Utero' was released after months of negotiations with record labels.
Entities
Artists
- Kurt Cobain
- Krist Novoselic
- Jack Endino
- Butch Vig
- Steve Albini
Institutions
- Sub Pop
- Nirvana
Locations
- Aberdeen
- Washington
- Seattle