Quotes by Kurt Cobain

About Kurt Cobain:

Kurt Donald Cobain was an American musician who was best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Nirvana. Cobain formed Nirvana with Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1985 and established it as part of the Seattle music scene, having its debut album Bleach released on the independent record label Sub Pop in 1989.
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I never listen to 'Nevermind.' I haven't listened to it since we put it out. That says something.

Kurt Cobain

Ever since the beginning of rock and roll, there's been an Axl Rose. And it's just boring. It's totally boring to me.

Kurt Cobain

I've never considered musical equipment very sacred.

Kurt Cobain

I like guitars in the Fender style because they have skinny necks.

Kurt Cobain

Looking back on the production of 'Nevermind,' I'm embarrassed by it now. It's closer to a Motley Crue record than it is a punk rock record.

Kurt Cobain

I like to make people feel happy and superior in their reaction towards my appearance.

Kurt Cobain

John Lennon was definitely my favorite Beatle, hands down.

Kurt Cobain

Sometimes I wish I had taken the Bob Dylan route and sang songs where my voice would not go out on me every night, so I could have a career if I wanted.

Kurt Cobain

I'm a spokesman for myself. It just so happens that there's a bunch of people that are concerned with what I have to say. I find that frightening at times because I'm just as confused as most people. I don't have the answers for anything.

Kurt Cobain

I bought a gun and chose drugs instead.

Kurt Cobain

When I listen to 'Nevermind,' I hate the production, but there's something about it that almost makes me cry at times.

Kurt Cobain

I definitely feel closer to the feminine side of the human being than I do the male - or the American idea of what a male is supposed to be. Just watch a beer commercial and you'll see what I mean.

Kurt Cobain

I really miss being able to blend in with people.

Kurt Cobain

I'm really interested in smells. I think I'd like to own a perfumery someday.

Kurt Cobain

I'm not like them But I can pretend

Kurt Cobain

They laugh at me because I'm different; I laugh at them because they're all the same.

Kurt Cobain

Drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with your self esteem.

Kurt Cobain

Music is energy. A mood, atmosphere. Feeling.

Kurt Cobain

Punk rock should mean freedom, liking and excepting anything that you like. Playing whatever you want. As sloppy as you want. As long as it's good and it has passion.

Kurt Cobain

I was tired of pretending that I was someone else just to get along with people, just for the sake of having friendships.

Kurt Cobain

I started to be really proud of the fact I was gay even though I wasn't

Kurt Cobain

Author Bio

  • NameKurt Cobain
  • DescriptionAmerican musician and artist
  • BornFebruary 20, 1967
  • DiedApril 5, 1994
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionGuitarist; Singer-songwriter; Singer; Author; Composer; Musician