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Rank #86Rock1990sDeceased

Kurt Cobain

Nirvana's reluctant guitar hero. His quiet-loud dynamics and raw emotion defined a generation.

80% approval

About Kurt Cobain

Nirvana's reluctant guitar hero. His quiet-loud dynamics and raw emotion defined a generation.

Stats

Overall Rank
#86
Genre
Rock
Era
1990s
Upvotes
22,400
Downvotes
5,600
Approval
80%

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