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00:00 April 5th, 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Nirvana frontman Cor Corbain.
00:09 Corbain's tragic death at the age of 27 left an invaluable mark on the music industry and
00:18 countless fans around the globe. Cor Corbain burst onto the music scene in the late of 1980
00:28 with the formation of Nirvana, a band that could become synonymous with the grunge movement and
00:36 redefined the sound of alternative rock. Nirvana's music spoke to a generation
00:42 disillusioned by the social and economic challenges of the era. His passing served
00:49 as a stark reminder of the devastating path of addiction and mental health issues.
00:55 In 1989, Corbain and Nirvana released their first album, "Bleach" which failed to make a
01:10 big impression but it stayed Corbain's songwriting skills. In 1991, Nirvana signed with a major label
01:20 Heaven Records and released their second studio album, "Nevermind" which henceforth gave them
01:28 their grunge label, Nirvana's single, "Smell Like Teen Spirit" became their biggest hit,
01:36 pushing their album to number one on the music charts and establishing Corbain's as a section
01:43 songwriting talent of his era. While Corbain dealt with personal struggles professionally,
01:50 he was at the top of his game. In 1993, Nirvana released "In Utero" which soared to number one
02:01 on the music charts. On April 5th of 1994, in the guesthouse behind his settle home, a 27-year-old
02:11 Corbain committed suicide. Soon after Corbain's death, Nirvana released their "Unplugged"
02:17 sections which also topped album charts.