Musicians Who Set the Stage for Rock and Roll

Kurt Cobain

Another key member of the 27 club, Kurt Cobain inspired an entire generation of musicians and youth to defy the standard conventions and consider nihilism. This is the essence of the grunge movement. Nirvana’s music was just as edgy as it was tasteful. Parents and teenagers alike felt equally involved with Nirvana’s themes, and Cobain was the driving force behind that. He spearheaded the “lazy leader” movement, and without him, modern music likely wouldn’t be as impressive as it currently is. 

Advertisement

Next Page →

The More You Know

  • The brain is the fattest organ.
  • The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland.
  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • More people visit France than any other country.
Next Page →