(1967–94), American rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter; full name Kurt Donald Cobain. Cobain was the leader of the Seattle band Nirvana, who were internationally successful with the album Nevermind in 1991. Apparently depressed by drug and health problems, he shot himself in April 1994.
Definition of Cobain, Kurt in US English:
Cobain, Kurt
proper nounˈkōbān
(1967–94), US rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter; full name Kurt Donald Cobain. As leader of the Seattle band Nirvana, his style helped characterize the alternative music scene. His notoriety reached cult status, particularly after his suicide in April 1994.