Kurt Donald Cobain, an American musician, was the lead singer, guitarist, and chief composer for the rock group Nirvana from February 20, 1967 until about April 5, 1994.
The subject boundaries of popular rock music were extended by Kurt Cobain’s angst-filled songs and anti-establishment image. He was hailed as the voice of Generation X and is regarded as one of the most important artists in the development of alternative rock.
Kurt Cobain grandparents Meet Leland Elmer Cobain, Iris Maxine Labrot
His grandparents have been identified as Leland Elmer Cobain and Iris Maxine Labrot.
His ancestry included Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, and Scottish. In 1875, his Irish ancestors left Carrickmore, County Tyrone, Ireland. Researchers discovered that they were shoemakers from the townland of Inishatieve in Carrickmore, initially going by the last name “Cobane.” Before relocating to Washington, they originally made their home in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Cobain was under the impression that County Cork was the home of his Irish forefathers. Kimberly, his younger sister, was born on April 24, 1970.
