his legacy and legendary status
2005, a sign is put up in Aberdeen, Washington
it reads "Welcome to Aberdeen - Come As You Are"
it is a tribute to Cobain
the sign was paid for and created by the Kurt Cobain Memorial Committee
this non-profit organization was created in May 2004 to honor Cobain
Cobain has no gravesite
many Nirvana fans visit, to pay tribute to Cobain at Viretta Park
it is near Cobain's former Lake Washington home
171 Lake Washington Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112
these tributes often occur on the anniversary of his death
they gather in the park to celebrate his life and memory
Cobain's life captured the eyes of filmmakers
the 2005 movie "Last Days" by Gus Van Sant
it is based on what might have happened in the final hours of Cobain's life
Kurt Cobain About A Son shows Kurt himself narrating us through his life
it uses the backdrop of Aberdeen, Olympia and Seattle where Kurt lived and flourished
Cobain continues to intrigue and inspire fans
8 years after his death Nirvana's releases "You Know You're Right"
it tops playlists worldwide
it brings on a new generation of Nirvana fans
"Nevermind" is still popular world wide and synonymous with alternative music
Cobain's contributions have permanently changed the landscape of popular music and music history
he is one of the most influential songwriters in rock music history
Cobain was the reluctant poster-child of Generation X
most of his songs tend to express frustration, anger, depression, and fear
many teenagers and those in angst feel his pain
they consider Cobain a hero and an idol
he will always be and is still missed
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