Kurt Cobain, the lead singer and songwriter of the grunge band Nirvana, died on April 5, 1994. He was found dead in his home in Seattle, Washington, with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Cobain's death was ruled a suicide.
Nirvana After Kurt Cobain's Death
Following Cobain's death, Nirvana disbanded. The remaining members of the band, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl, went on to form other projects. Novoselic formed a new band called Sweet 75, while Grohl went on to form the Foo Fighters.
The Legacy of Nirvana
Nirvana is considered one of the most influential bands of the 1990s. Their music helped to define the grunge genre, and their album "Nevermind" is one of the best-selling albums of all time. Cobain's death had a profound impact on the music world, and he remains one of the most iconic figures in rock music history.
Here is a timeline of the events leading up to and following Kurt Cobain's death:
* 1987: Nirvana is formed in Aberdeen, Washington.
* 1991: Nirvana releases their second album, "Nevermind," which becomes a huge commercial success.
* 1993: Nirvana releases their third album, "In Utero."
* 1994: Kurt Cobain dies on April 5, 1994.
* 1995: Nirvana's live album, "MTV Unplugged in New York," is released.
* 2002: Nirvana is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
* 2014: Nirvana's remastered edition of "In Utero" is released.
* 2015: Nirvana's documentary film, "Montage of Heck," is released.