Cobain 50: The Albums That Influenced Nirvana

As a teen in the early 1990s, Nirvana was one of the first bands that I really got into. Beyond just being a fan of their music, they became a musical gateway drug that introduced me to a whole world of underground music that I didn't know existed. I discovered the music of artists like The Raincoats, Meat Puppets, The Vaselines, Dinosaur Jr., and even Lead Belly. This was all because Kurt Cobain cited them as musical influences. It was an exciting time of musical discovery for me. In connection with this, Kurt's personal journal was published in 2002. Among Nirvana fans, the reaction was mixed. Some thought it was in poor taste. Then some thought it provided a fascinating glimpse into the psyche of a musical genius who died way too soon. Regardless, the book became a #1 best seller. One of the most interesting aspects of his journals was the revelation that, in many ways, he was a typical music fan. He liked to make lists. For example, he listed out the 50 albums that he felt were most influential on Nirvana's sound. It's intriguing to see the diverse set of influences that helped make Nirvana one of the most important rock bands of all time. Also, looking at Kurt's musical influences raises the question of "What if?" Some of the albums on the list were less obvious influences. If he were still alive, would they have pointed toward his future musical directions? This video will spotlight eight of the albums that made Cobain's list. You can also check out the following in article form, which includes the full 50 album list: https://www.ongoinghistoryofprotestso...