Kurt Cobain was an American musician who was the lead vocalist, guitarist, and major songwriter for Nirvana, the much-loved American rock band.

He was hailed as a Generation X representative and one of the most influential musicians in alternative rock history.

Kurt Cobain grandparents Meet Leland Elmer Cobain, Iris Maxine Labrot

According to thorough research we have conducted into the above subject matter both of his grandparents named above come from his father’s lineage.

Cobain was influenced by the Beatles from an early age. According to one of his aunts, she chanced on him singing Hey Jude when he was just two years old.

He had a special affection for John Lennon, whom he referred to as his “idol” in his posthumously published journals. Cobain was a fan of hard rock and heavy metal bands from the 70s, such as Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Aerosmith, Queen, and Kiss.

On some of their early records, Nirvana played cover songs by these bands.

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