biography of kurt cobain

Early life Kurt Donald Cobain was born on February 20, 1967, in Aberdeen, Washington। He lived his first six days in the city of Hoquiam, Washington, before the family moved back to Aberdeen. His father, Donald Leland Cobain, was of Irish and French descent, and his mother, Wendy Elizabeth Fradenburg, was of Irish, German and English ancestry. After researching his heritage, Cobain would discover his surname originated from the Coburn clan, who migrated to North America from County Cork, Ireland. Cobain had one younger sister named Kimberly, born on April 24, 1970.He was born into a musical family. His mother Wendy's older brother Chuck was in a band called The Beachcombers, his Aunt Mari played guitar and performed in bands throughout Aberdeen, and his great-uncle Delbert had a career as an Irish tenor; making an appearance in the 1930 film King of Jazz.His talent as an artist was evident from an early age. His bedroom was described as having taken on the appearance of an art studio where he would draw his favorite characters from films and cartoons such as Aquaman, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Disney characters like Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and Pluto.He began developing an interest in music early in his life. According to his Aunt Mary, he began singing at the age of two. At four, Cobain began singing and playing the piano, writing a song about their trip to the park. He would listen to artists like the Ramones[ and sing songs like Arlo Guthrie's "Motorcyle Song," The Beatles' "Hey Jude,"Terry Jacks' "Seasons in the Sun" and the theme song to The Monkees television show.

Cobain's parents divorced when he was eight years old, an event which he later said had a profound effect on his life। His mother noted that his personality changed dramatically - Cobain became more withdrawn.In a 1993 interview, Cobain elaborated:"I remember feeling ashamed, for some reason. I was ashamed of my parents. I couldn't face some of my friends at school anymore, because I desperately wanted to have the classic, you know, typical family. Mother, father. I wanted that security, so I resented my parents for quite a few years because of that."After one year of living with his mother following the divorce, Cobain moved to Montesano, Washington to live with his father. After several years, however, his youthful rebellion became too overwhelming for his father and he was shuffled between friends and family.