Here’s a few quotes from Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of Nirvana, who died 20 years ago on Saturday.
“Drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with with your self-esteem. They’re no good at all.
“Punk is musical freedom. It’s saying, doing and playing what you want. In Webster’s terms, ‘nirvana’ means freedom from pain, suffering and the external world, and that’s pretty close to my definition of Punk Rock.”
“The thrill and embarrassment of becoming international pop stars was too much, so we opened our mouths and put our foot in sometimes.”
“I’m a much happier guy than a lot of people think I am.”
“If I went to jail, at least I wouldn’t have to sign autographs.”
“Yeah, I was run out of town. They chased me up to the castle of Aberdeen with torches. Just like the Frankenstein monster. And I got away in a hot air balloon. And I came here to Seattle.”
“I was looking for something a lot heavier, yet melodic at the same time. Something different from heavy metal, a different attitude.”
“Rap music is the only vital form of music introduced since punk rock.”
“I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.”
“The duty of youth is to challenge corruption.”
“There are a lot of things I wish I would have done, instead of just sitting around and complaining about having a boring life.”
“I mean I like to be passionate and sincere but I also like to have fun and act like a dork. Geeks unite.”
“We’re so trendy we can’t even escape ourselves. ”
