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On Kurt Cobain’s birthday, remember these 20 iconic performances.

Kurt Cobain, the renowned Nirvana frontman, established a legacy of raw, emotional performances that continue to captivate fans decades after his death. On his birthday, we highlight 20 of his most memorable live performances.

1. MTV Unplugged (1993) – Possibly his most heartbreaking and intimate performance, with unforgettable versions of Where Did You Sleep Last Night and The Man Who Sold the World.
2. Reading Festival (1992): Cobain famously performed in a medical gown, delivering a high-energy concert.
3. Live at the Paramount (1991) is a career-defining Halloween show packed with young anarchy.
4. Saturday Night Live (1992): A national television moment in which Smells Like Teen Spirit shocked the mainstream.
5. Top of the Pops (1991) – Cobain delivered a delightfully defiant performance, lip-syncing in a deep, exaggerated tone.
6. Live and Loud (1993) is a raw, forceful concert that showcases Nirvana at their peak vigour.
7. Roseland Ballroom (1993) – An dramatic, sombre performance that foreshadowed Nirvana’s changing style.
8. Buenos Aires (1992) – Cobain is notorious for purposefully playing Smells Like Teen Spirit horribly in order to tease unruly fans.
9. Rome (1994): One of his final concerts, highlighted by a sad rendition of All Apologies.
10. Seattle (1988) is early Nirvana, raw and uncensored.
11. Hollywood Rock (1993): A fierce South American tour moment.
12. Live at the Pier (1993) showcased the band’s grunge ethos.
13. Oklahoma City (1991): A rare performance of Verse Chorus Verse.
14. The MTV Video Music Awards (1992) featured Nirvana’s raucous stage antics.
15. Live in Amsterdam (1991) is a punk-fueled, frenzy set.
16. Nirvana’s last reported concert took place in Munich in 1994.
17. Argentina (1992) – The band’s rebellious mentality is in full show.
18. San Diego (1991): An explosive Drain You performance.
19. New York (1993) – A memorable performance at the Roseland Ballroom.
20. Live at Leeds (1990) chronicles Nirvana’s early climb to fame.

Cobain’s performances are timeless, reflecting his artistry and passion.