
Kurt Cobain
"Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind"
by Jeff Burlingame
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Pub Date Feb 10 2025 | Archive Date Feb 27 2025
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Description
In this new edition of Kurt Cobain: "Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind," award-winning author and cofounder of the Kurt Cobain Memorial Foundation, Jeff Burlingame, draws on his experiences with Kurt Cobain and his family and friends to introduce readers to the icon who ignited a musical and cultural revolution.
As the enigmatic frontman of the rock band Nirvana, Kurt Cobain epitomized the angst-ridden spirit of early 1990s music and culture. His life-marked by artistic brilliance, struggles with addiction, and a tragic end-continues to leave a profound legacy that resonates across generations. Dive into the whirlwind of grunge, rebellion, and unforgettable melodies that defined Cobain's journey from small-town America to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-and beyond.
*Winner of the New York Public Library's Books for the Teen Age*
Available Editions
ISBN | 9798218197988 |
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Featured Reviews

Jeff Burlingame’s Kurt Cobain: Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind is a raw and insightful glimpse into the life of one of music's most iconic figures. It doesn’t just tell you about Kurt Cobain; it makes you feel like you're walking through the chaos and brilliance that shaped him. I especially loved how the author pulled back the curtain on Cobain’s small-town roots and his meteoric rise to fame, all while staying grounded in the human story behind the legend. It’s a great read for anyone curious about the man who reshaped the music world with both grit and vulnerability.

OMG, if you haven’t read Kurt Cobain: Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind yet, what are you doing with your life? This book took me on a grungy rollercoaster of genius, rebellion, and heartbreak—seriously, it’s like hearing "Smells Like Teen Spirit" for the first time, but in book form! Jeff Burlingame totally nails the vibe, peeling back the layers of Cobain's messy, brilliant life. Whether you’re a die-hard Nirvana fan or just curious about the guy who made plaid shirts iconic, you NEED this book. 🎸🔥

The author looks at Kurt Cobain's life from his childhood school days and with the band up until he died.
He explains his feelings, aspirations and thoughts.
He also had a childhood imaginary friend which was maybe due to loneliness.
I felt the book gave me an insight I hadn't had before he seemed sad at times and a bit lost.
This will be a worthwhile addition to any Kurt Cobain fan library.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher.

Thank you to the author and publishers for allowing me an ARC!!
As a Nirvana fan, I’m always looking to learn more information about Kurt and the band’s formation. This book gives great context to who Kurt was, what inspired him, and how he came to be the person he was! This is a great read for anyone who loves Nirvana or Kurt, and it really gives a true sense of the person Kurt was behind the band

I have always been fascinated by Kurt Cobain - really anyone who is rich and famous and who died young but especially Kurt Cobain and have read all the conspiracy theories and whatever else I could get my hands on. This was entirely different to anything else I have read it made me feel like I truly knew him and all experiences that had shaped him. I would recommend this to anyone
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