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Name: Kurt Cobain journals
Author: Kurt Cobain

These notebooks capture Kurt Cobain’s evolving thoughts on his band Nirvana, the broader rock scene, and his relationship with fans and the music business. The diaries span his career, offering an intimate look at the man behind the myth.

First publish date: 2003

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography

Authors: Kurt Cobain

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