Kurt Cobain Sneakers
Converse announced a limited-edition sneaker release that will pay tribute to Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain. The sneakers come in black and white and have Cobain's scribbles and song lyrics as designs. Former wife Courtney Love gave permission to Converse to make the Cobain sneakers.
Fast Facts
- Kurt Cobain was the singer/guitarist for the band Nirvana
- Released 2 albums
- Cobain committed suicide in April 1994
- Was married to Courtney Love
- Daughter is Frances Bean Cobain
- Hometown: Aberdeen, Washington
- Albums: Nevermind and In Utero
Converse Info
Converse is an American sneaker company that was founded in 1908. Known for their iconic classic Chuck Taylor All Star Sneaker, the shoes are popular among athletes as well as artists and musicians.
Cobain Info
Kurt Cobain was the singer/guitarist and songwriter for the Seattle grunge band Nirvana. The band formed in 1987 and broke ground with their 1991 breakthrough album Nevermind. He was born in 1967 and committed suicide in 1994 from a self-inflicted gun shot wound. He was married to singer Courtney Love and left behind a daughter Frances Bean Cobain.
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