Kurt Cobain: 10 Stunning Tattoo Tributes

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

February 20th, 2020 6:00 AM

Kurt Cobain would’ve turned 53 today (February 20.)

Cobain and the phrase “Voice of a Generation” border on cliche, but that fact is that Cobain really was the voice of a generation.  Considering that, it’s no surprise that many Nirvana fans have tattoos centered around the late frontman and the lyrics he made so prolific.

In honor of his birthday and remarkable life and influence, here are ten stunning tattoo tributes to Cobain.

GALLERY: 10 Best Songs from the ’90s

• 10. Green Day – “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)”

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  Green Day was just seen as everyone's favorite bratty punk band, and then they released "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" and showed a completely different side to them

• 9. U2 – “One”

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  U2 reinvented themselves with their 1991 album 'Achtung Baby,' but with "One" they reminded fans that they were still the same band that could cut straight to the heart of any matter.

• 8. Foo Fighters – “Everlong”

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  The second single from their second studio album, 'The Colour and the Shape,' "Everlong" remains the Foo Fighters' most successful single and radio favorite two decades after its release.
• 7. Weezer – “Buddy Holly”

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  Weezer was the pop-rock band the world needed when they dropped their debut album in 1994. Its second single, "Buddy Holly," was the type of breakthrough single bands only dream of. Their 'Happy Days'-themed video put them over the top.

• 6. Alice in Chains – “Man in the Box”

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  Alice in Chains weren't messing around out the gate with their first single, "Man in the Box," off their debut album, 'Facelift.' It serves as another reminder of the power of Layne Staley's incredible voice.

• 5. Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Under the Bridge”

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  "Under the Bridge" transformed the Red Hot Chili Peppers into full-blown headliners, and for the past nearly 30 years, they haven't turned back.
• 4. Pearl Jam – “Jeremy”

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  Pearl Jam's 'Ten' is one of the best debut albums of all time, and "Jeremy" is a big reason for that.

• 3. Soundgarden – “Black Hole Sun”

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  The psychedelic-influenced "Black Hole Sun" helped propel 'Superunknown' into Soundgarden's most successful album. One thing is for certain: No one makes songs like this anymore.

• 2. Metallica – “Enter Sandman”

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  Metallica was one of the most popular metal bands in the world, and then they dropped "Enter Sandman." Ever since, they're one of the most popular bands and concert draws across every genre.
• 1. Nirvana – “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

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  "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is more than just a song; it's the soundtrack to the changing of the rock guard. With the release of this single, Nirvana effectively put an end to excessive hair metal explosion.

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Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

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Kurt Cobain,Nirvana