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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,028 | $1,700,000 | 1,567$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,164 | $2,700,000 | 1,319$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 9,107 | $530,000 | 478$ |
| Norway | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 5,048 | $403,000 | 375$ |
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,014 | $1,380,000 | 1,245$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,692 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 6 | 151,941,639 | 110,053 | $6,718,100 | 4,989$ |
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Australia:
Kurt Cobain's diary was one of the influences that made the author feel diary-writing is a performative act.
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United Kingdom:
Kurt Cobain is referenced in the article as part of the 27 Club, emphasizing the impact of fame.
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Norway:
Kurt Cobain is known as a member of the band Nirvana and later Foo Fighters.
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Sweden:
Kurt Cobain is mentioned as part of the list of famous singers who died prematurely.
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Ireland:
Kurt Cobain was mentioned as a contemporary of Mark Lanegan during the grunge era.
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Canada:
Kurt Cobain was the front man of the band Nirvana and was impressed by Nardwuar's knowledge during their interview.
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Germany:
Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of Nirvana, is remembered for his impactful music and tragic end.
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Israel:
Kurt Cobain is referenced in relation to his famous MTV Unplugged performance and his tragic end.
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South Africa:
As Kurt Cobain memorably reminded us: 'All alone is all we are.'
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Romania:
Kurt Cobain is mentioned as part of a narrative about the tragic lives of iconic figures like Che Guevara.
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