Kurt Cobain
Week 1 : Early Life
- He was born on february 1967 in aberdeen (washington) which was described to be declining in its indutry.
- Despite that Kurtis lived a happy child hood. And was centre of attention in his family
- At the age of 7 his mother and father divorced which dramatically changed his personality. He became rebelious and his friend described him as a '' free spirit''. He also witnes domestic violence towards his mother.
- At 17 he was kicked out the house and lived with his friends christian family for a year. Although he denounced christianity , it played a big role in his music career alot as he would use religous imagery and sysmbolism in his music such as ''heartshaped box'' and ''litium''. He mocks the crucifix of Jesus to show he is against the religion
- Age 18 he wasnt attending any education and had no job due to the high level of unemployment in the area
- Living with his friends he had no other option but to turn to music .
Influences
- The melvinvs - They where another rock group at the time who where lowkey and where not comercially succesfull but they inspired a younger generation such as Kurt
- The beetles - In a journal Kurt Cobain descbrided John lennon from the beetles as his ''idol' . He said he used to listen to the beetles as a kid and if he was lucky he would buy a single
- Research how early life influences have affected Iconic musicians, aritists ect and create a visual documentary on the simularities
- Something in the area of religion and identity
- Mirror myself with kurts life
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