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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.39% | +10% | 5,540,718 | 23,948 | $272,000 | 1,176$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,695 | $54,000 | 42$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,887 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 34,873 | $450,000 | 347$ |
| Totals | 5 | 59,240,222 | 65,403 | $781,100 | 1,569$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Argentina:
The Seattle Supersonics tribute band performs songs by Kurt Cobain.
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Finland:
Kurt Cobain was known for his disheveled style, often wearing worn-out clothing including jeans.
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Finland:
Seattle is known as the home of Kurt Cobain.
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Ireland:
Kurt Cobain, of Nirvana, had died the previous year, and the Seattle scene had faded with him.
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Uruguay:
Kurt Cobain is mentioned by Dalton as someone who recognized the influence of the Pixies in rock music.
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Spain:
Kurt Cobain's suicide deeply affected Neil Young's music.
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Ireland:
Kurt Cobain was the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana, a band that played a pivotal role in the grunge movement.
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New Zealand:
Kurt Cobain is one of Seattle's most famous citizens celebrated at the Museum of Pop Culture.
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Ireland:
Kurt Cobain's death in 1994 was cited as a defining event for a generation.
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Spain:
Kurt Cobain was a friend of Kathleen Hanna and is known for writing the hit song inspired by her phrase 'Kurt Smells like Teen Spirit'.
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