Kurt Cobain's hometown of Aberdeen, Washington has unveiled a statue of the former Nirvana frontman in celebration of the late musician's 47th birthday.
The statue, which shows Cobain playing guitar while crying, has been installed in the Aberdeen Museum of History in celebration of Kurt Cobain day (Feb 20th) ahead of what will be the 20th anniversary of his death on April 5th. The unveiling ceremony was accompanied by a live gig, as well as an appearance from Cobain's former guitar teacher.
Aberdeen, a part of Seattle, will now celebrate Kurt Cobain day annually (and no doubt hope to earn some lucrative tourist dollars from it too), with Mayor Bill Simpson saying: "Aberdeen residents may justifiably take pride in the role our community played in the life of Kurt Cobain and international recognition our community has gained from its connections with Kurt Cobain and his artistic achievements."
Local Aberdeen artist Randi Hubbard began making the statue out of cement 20 years ago after Cobain committed suicide but the statue remained in her workshop for years since being finished as it was thought that Aberdeen, as a community, didn't think too highly of Cobain due to his much-publicised personal problems.
But it seems that time heals all wounds, especially if the statue becomes - as predicted - a tourist attraction.
Nirvana will be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April in their first year of eligibility.
Source / Photo: The Verge
