Kurt Cobain Research Paper

“All alone is all we are”, said the front man for the grunge band “Nirvana” in one of their hit singles “All Apologies.” Kurt Donald Cobain (father, husband, and performer) lived a life full of events. As his songs contained negativity in them, he was seemed to have an unhappy life. It was because of his wistful life that he committed suicide on April of 1994. Cobain committed suicide because of his painful childhood, his drug addiction, and pressure to be famous. To begin with, Cobain was not part of or exposed to an ordinary child’s lifestyle. He grew up in an economically depressed community with his middle-class family in Aberdeen, Washington. Cobain experienced the fall of his family at the age of eight. He was traumatized and saddened by the divorce of his parents. Growing up with separated parents can be highly painful for a child his age. It could have been a key reason that led him to future problems with his life. He then began living with his father and only saw his mother on the weekends. His escape was a guitar given to him by his uncle. It was when his talents in music where shown. “A child who showed considerable artistic ability” (Wachsberger et. al. 486). Kurt then left his father’s house. During his teen years, his “home” varied from

Due to this problem, Kurt was sent to a rehabilitation center. He executed suicide right after returning home from rehabilitation, by firing a gun to his head. Before firing the gun, he had an intake of heroin in a large amount. It is unknown if the heroin caused him to kill himself or if he actually had the state of mind to do so. It is proven however, that drugs are a dependent source for people dealing with internal and external conflicts, a source of happiness for those who cannot achieve it. Having to deal with the unwanted success and fame made him pressured and dependent to