So, who's outlived Kurt Cobain?

Cylob · 5th April 2004, 15:26

We all know, Kurt died at the age of 27... a tragic accident whilst polishing his revolver.

I just realised I've outlived the bastard by 6 years.

Has anyone else outlived the great man?

NJK · 5th April 2004, 16:34

nope - been just as dead as him for years now

Cylob · 5th April 2004, 16:53

You have a point - he lived more than I could in several lifetimes.

MidnightViper88 · 5th April 2004, 20:56

I still have about 11 years before I even match him, but I sure hope I outlive rock music's most-praised medicore guitarist...

lostonline · 7th April 2004, 12:07

I've got another 4 years to go.

ShyShy · 7th April 2004, 21:27

Still got one year to go before I at least tie him

BTW...

All kinds of stuff going around here for the anniversary of his death. Random little memorials by the roadside, some big one I think happens on Thursday at a park that's nearby his home. There's been a couple of interesting articles about his contribution to music, and his lasting influence, etc. It's been pretty interesting to read differing opinions about him. Whether Kurt was indeed a music legend, or just some hyped-up druggie, pretty much sums it up.

cypha · 8th April 2004, 18:24

9 more years for me, has anyone listened to Yellowcard's Nirvana tribute songs?

Mr Jones · 9th April 2004, 11:20

I've outlived him.

I can remember quite clearly where I was when I found out he'd done it as well, it was a red hot day,Saturday I think, I was driving into town with my then gf, well she was driving , we passed a newsagents shop that had one of those headline boards outside, it read something like..

"Top Rock Star Kills Himself", or words to that effect, I remarked to her, "I bet you any money that's the bloke out of Nirvana", coming a few weeks after his previous attempt.

Couple of hours later back home it was all over the news.

Funny the things you remember, never a big Nirvana fan back when they were popular, can't say I am now, although I do have a copy of Unplugged, if only for the spine tingling rendition of "where did you sleep last night", quite possibly the finest track they ever laid down, a cover at that, which in itself I think speaks volumes.

ujay · 11th April 2004, 03:37

Well, I can give the guy thirty years and more :greybeard:

I liked Nirvana well enough but, as you can guess from my age, they were never likely to become heros in my eyes.

Interesting song there Mr Jones, I first came to know it more than forty years ago and have followed the changes that growing political correctness have wrought on it ever since. It was written by Leadbelly, as I expect you know, and originally called 'Black Girl'. It's said to be one of the songs that got him out of jail. Over the years people have become unsettled by the title and it was often recorded as 'In The Pines'. The Nirvena version completely avoids any discomfort by changing the first line to "My girl, My girl ..." and the title to "Where Did You Sleep Last Night". Good version nonetheless.

UJ

5th April 2004, 15:26	#1
Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	So, who's outlived Kurt Cobain? We all know, Kurt died at the age of 27... a tragic accident whilst polishing his revolver. I just realised I've outlived the bastard by 6 years. Has anyone else outlived the great man? Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

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NJK FRISIAN (MOD) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: in a house Posts: 16,104	nope - been just as dead as him for years now Each Thursday a new show on Celtica Radio with Darkwave music. WINAMP SHOUTCAST

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Cylob Forum Music King (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Future Posts: 7,175	You have a point - he lived more than I could in several lifetimes. Secret Snacker & Accomplished Pen Thief At:

5th April 2004, 20:56	#4
MidnightViper88 Made In The USA (Forum King) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The 502 Posts: 9,100	I still have about 11 years before I even match him, but I sure hope I outlive rock music's most-praised medicore guitarist... "I just want to lie in my own crusty filth, eating rancid egg sandwiches, until some unfortunate paramedic has to blow down my door to find my bloated and pasty corpse wedged between the nightstand and mattress stained with Bengay and Robitussin DM." - Greg Gutfeld on sex and seniors "Syphilis does not stay in Vegas. Debt collectors do not stay in Vegas. Dead hookers stay in Vegas, but the guilt stays with you forever." - Bill Schultz

7th April 2004, 12:07	#5
lostonline Where am I? (Major Dude) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 680	I've got another 4 years to go. Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try. -- Homer Simpson

7th April 2004, 21:27	#6
ShyShy Amazon Bush Woman Forum Queen Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sticks, Queensland Posts: 8,066	Still got one year to go before I at least tie him BTW... All kinds of stuff going around here for the anniversary of his death. Random little memorials by the roadside, some big one I think happens on Thursday at a park that's nearby his home. There's been a couple of interesting articles about his contribution to music, and his lasting influence, etc. It's been pretty interesting to read differing opinions about him. Whether Kurt was indeed a music legend, or just some hyped-up druggie, pretty much sums it up.

8th April 2004, 18:24	#7
cypha Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Castle, PA Posts: 9	9 more years for me, has anyone listened to Yellowcard's Nirvana tribute songs?

9th April 2004, 11:20	#8
Mr Jones Nothing to say... Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: UK Posts: 23,098	I've outlived him. I can remember quite clearly where I was when I found out he'd done it as well, it was a red hot day,Saturday I think, I was driving into town with my then gf, well she was driving , we passed a newsagents shop that had one of those headline boards outside, it read something like.. "Top Rock Star Kills Himself", or words to that effect, I remarked to her, "I bet you any money that's the bloke out of Nirvana", coming a few weeks after his previous attempt. Couple of hours later back home it was all over the news. Funny the things you remember, never a big Nirvana fan back when they were popular, can't say I am now, although I do have a copy of Unplugged, if only for the spine tingling rendition of "where did you sleep last night", quite possibly the finest track they ever laid down, a cover at that, which in itself I think speaks volumes.

11th April 2004, 03:37	#9
ujay Forum King Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: London Posts: 6,072	Well, I can give the guy thirty years and more :greybeard: I liked Nirvana well enough but, as you can guess from my age, they were never likely to become heros in my eyes. Interesting song there Mr Jones, I first came to know it more than forty years ago and have followed the changes that growing political correctness have wrought on it ever since. It was written by Leadbelly, as I expect you know, and originally called 'Black Girl'. It's said to be one of the songs that got him out of jail. Over the years people have become unsettled by the title and it was often recorded as 'In The Pines'. The Nirvena version completely avoids any discomfort by changing the first line to "My girl, My girl ..." and the title to "Where Did You Sleep Last Night". Good version nonetheless. UJ

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