Kurt Cobain

When Kurt Cobain died at his Seattle home on April 8, 1994 at the age of 27, music lost the idol of an entire generation. Ernesto Assante, renowned music journalist, guides the reader through the personal story of an artist and the discovery of an entire musical genre that symbolises an era. A story of pain, passion, and music. A fascinating and mysterious personal adventure. The story of a troubled boy who became a rock star and that of a band that gave sound to the last great rock season of the 20th century: Nirvana. AUTHOR: Ernesto Assante is a renowned journalist, music critic, author and radio and television host. He has written a number of books publisher by White Star Publishers, including The Legends of Rock, U2. The Story and Images of a Rock Legend, Woodstock '69. Rock Revolution, The Beatles. 1962-1969 from Liverpool to Abbey Road, Info Rock. The History of Rock Music, Freddie Mercury. A Legendary voice, The Great History of Rock Music. From Elvis Presley to the Present Day, Bruce Springsteen. 50 years of Rock 'n Roll. SELLING POINTS: . A look at the mysterious and troubled man behind legend and idol, Kurt Cobain, commemorating 30 years since his death . Insights into the fall and rise of Nirvana - from the '90s Seattle grunge scene to becoming one of the best-selling bands of all time