Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain was the lead singer and guitarist of the influential rock band Nirvana, which played a pivotal role in the grunge music movement of the early 1990s. Cobain's style, characterized by his preference for plaid flannel shirts, became iconic and was emblematic of the grunge aesthetic, symbolizing a countercultural movement that rejected mainstream fashion.
Born on Feb 20, 1967 (58 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 6.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 64,151 | $2,700,000 | 2,654$ |
| Spain | 2 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 34,028 | $1,400,000 | 1,019$ |
| United States | 2 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 121,291 | $21,000,000 | 7,695$ |
| Norway | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,716 | $403,000 | 276$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,263 | $110,000 | 46$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 625,978 | 713 | $73,000 | 83$ |
| Italy | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 19,373 | $2,000,000 | 641$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 3,687 | $160,000 | 61$ |
| Totals | 11 | 524,659,978 | 249,222 | $27,846,000 | 12,475$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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France:
Kurt Cobain is referenced in relation to the '27 club' and a conspiracy theory surrounding his death.
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Italy:
Kurt Cobain's hair was collected by his friend Tessa Osbourne during a Nirvana tour in 1989.
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Spain:
Kurt Cobain, the late lead singer of Nirvana, was honored during the FireAid Benefit Concert.
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United States:
Kurt Cobain, the Nirvana frontman who died in 1994, shares a grandson with which celebrity?
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Hungary:
Kurt Cobain was the lead singer of Nirvana, who performed in Budapest in 1989.
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United States:
Kurt Cobain, who died in 1994 at the age of 27, is remembered by Tony Hawk for his impact and legacy.
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Slovakia:
The former drummer of Nirvana shares his reluctance to discuss his Slovak roots.
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Norway:
Kurt Cobain's clothes were displayed in the old café.
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Luxembourg:
Kurt Cobain wrote the Nirvana song 'Polly' based on true events.
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Spain:
Kurt Cobain became an icon of the anti-fashion movement with his grunge style.
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