For the first seven years of my life, I listened to nothing but The Beatles. — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
“Art is sacred. Punk rock is freedom. Expression and right to express is vital. Anyone can be artistic.” — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
I own a '66 Jaguar. That's the guitar I polish, and baby - I refuse to let anyone touch it when I… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
People ask me what's like to hear our song on the radio. I don't know, I don't listen to the radio — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
That's what music is: entertainment. The more you put yourself into it, the more of you comes out in it. — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
I write poems for myself and I write poetry that gets torn apart and becomes songs. I have a lot of respect… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
Rock & roll is dying. It’s frightening to think about the music scene 20 years from now. — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
People are coming to shows on the strength of one song. I guess that's the way it goes. — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
“Hi, my name is Kurt Cobain, I'm homosexual, I'm a pagan, I'm a drug abuser, and I like to fuck pot-bellied pigs!” — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
“This song is dedicated to Frank Zappa, and River Phoenix, Fred Gwynne who played Herman Munster, Dixie Lee Ray, Thomas P, Tip… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
My songs have always been frustrating themes, relationships that I've had. And now that I'm in love, I expect it to be… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
What people don't realize is that the so-called Seattle grunge scene grew out of several close-knit gourmet supper clubs - we would… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
I'm left-handed, and it's not very easy to find reasonably priced, high-quality left-handed guitars. But out of all the guitars in the… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
Punk is musical freedom. It's saying, doing and playing what you want. In Webster's terms, 'nirvana' means freedom from pain, suffering and… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
I never wanted to sing. I just wanted to play rhythm guitar – hide in the back and just play. But during… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
There are some pop songs I hate but I can't get them out of my head. Our songs also have the standard… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
There's definitely some pieces in there that reflect on my personal life, but really, they aren't as personal as everybody thinks they… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
We were just amazed we were putting out a record. We were, and are, still learning. But we've never cared much for… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
My lyrics are a big pile of contradictions. They're split between very sincere opinions and feelings that I have, and sarcastic opinions… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
Sometimes I wish I had taken the Bob Dylan route and sang songs where my voice would not go out on me… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
Live music is the most primal form of energy release you can share with other people besides having sex or taking drugs. — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
Punk rock should mean freedom, liking and excepting anything that you like. Playing whatever you want. As sloppy as you want. As… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
Out of all the guitars in the whole world, the Fender Mustang is my favorite. They're cheap and totally inefficient, and they… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
To be positive at all times is to ignore all that is important, sacred or valuable. To be negative at all times is to… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
“No one is afraid of heights, they're afraid of falling down. No one is afraid of saying I love you, they're afraid of the… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
I'll be the first to admit we're the 90's version of Cheap Trick or the Knack — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
I'd rather hang out with the losers that would sit and smoke a cigarette than the ones who wanted to throw a baseball. — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
Why in the hell do journalists insist on coming up with a second rate Freudian evaluation on my lyrics when 90% of the time… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
You know what I hate about rock? I hate tie-dyed tee shirts. I wouldn't wear a tie-dyed tee shirt unless it was dyed with… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
I only remember a few things about Jimmy Carter. He had big lips and liked peanuts. I now know that Jimmy Carter was and… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
I've never been a very prolific person, so when creativity flows, it flows. I find myself scribbling on little notepads and pieces of loose… — Kurt Cobain Copy Share Image
