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Jan 2024
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Kurt Cobain on Challenging the Mainstrea...

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A rare and provoking speech from musician and icon, Kurt Cobain (1967 - 1994) on media and challenging the mainstream. One of the most influential musicians of all time. 

“I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain


Speaker: Kurt Cobain (1967 - 1994)

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