Kurt Cobain’s Seattle House AND Famous Bench Memorial | The Most Eerie Yet Beautiful Place I’ve Been
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Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 - c. April 5, 1994) was an American singer, songwriter and artist. He was the guitarist, lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the rock band Nirvana. Through his angst-fueled songwriting and anti-establishment persona, Cobain's compositions widened the thematic conventions of mainstream rock. He was heralded as a spokesman of Generation X and is considered one of the most influential musicians in the history of alternative rock.
Cobain formed Nirvana with Krist Novoselic and Aaron Burckhard in 1987 and established it as part of the Seattle music scene that later became known as grunge. After signing with major label DGC Records, Nirvana found global success with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from their critically acclaimed second album Nevermind (1991). Although Cobain was hailed as the voice of his generation following Nirvana's sudden success, he resented this, believing his message and artistic vision had been misinterpreted by the public. In addition to "Smells Like Teen Spirit", Cobain wrote many other notable songs for Nirvana, including "Come as You Are", "Lithium", "In Bloom", "Something in the Way", "Heart-Shaped Box", "All Apologies", "About a Girl", "Aneurysm", and "You Know You're Right".
During the last years of his life, Cobain struggled with heroin addiction and chronic health problems such as depression. He also struggled with the personal and professional pressures of fame, and he had a tumultuous relationship with his wife, fellow musician Courtney Love. In March 1994, Cobain overdosed on a combination of Champagne and Rohypnol, and he subsequently entered an intervention and underwent a detox program. On April 8, 1994, Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle at the age of 27; police concluded he had died on April 5 from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head.
His home was built in 1902 and is located one block up from Lake Washington in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood. Although the home is worth several million dollars, it doesn't reflect the glamorous lifestyle one would associate with a rock star of Kurt's stature. Instead, it reflects the more modest lifestyle that Cobain lived.
Kurt's home is where he spent the last minutes of his life. In late March of 1994 he fled from a Los Angeles rehab center and flew home. He hung out around Seattle for a few days and was last seen on April 3rd. On April 8th an electrician was sent out to install security lighting. When he looked into a window of the greenhouse, a room above the garage, he discovered Kurt's lifeless body. It was speculated that Cobain died on April 5th from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was only 27 years old. Although the garage still stands the greenhouse was torn down shortly after his death.
In 1997 Courtney purchased the house for Cobain's family. In December of 2003 Courtney stopped making the payments and the house was auctioned off.The property is now surrounded by a fence and security cameras have been installed. The new owners are unknown to the public but don't seem to mind people stopping by as there have not been any known complaints. Next to the house, in Viretta Park, fans have turned two benches into a message board of writing expressing their love for Cobain. There is also a fence bordering the property that fans like to write on too.
I loved your comment on not knowing what people go through. That’s why I relate to Kurt in so many ways
I’m not a conspiracy guy but his death is fishy as f. Wouldn’t say for sure he killed himself. Especially when el douche was dead a week after saying he was murdered
Ditto !
I always try and remind people to be kind to others, coz you never know what someone is going through.
@@flyersluver4eva I don't think Kurt killed himself either. American Spy Fox (here on TH-cam often just shortened to ASF) has done a pretty thorough series in depth covering all the facts and such around Kurt's final days, and dude, I remember at the time when he passed feeling it was super sus, and there are just way way way too many things that don't add up. Seattle PD really effed up the so called investigation too...there's a petition going around to get the coroner to change his death from suicide to undetermined. It's babysteps towards re-opening investigation, which a lot of us do want. AsF on his channel also interviews one of the world's leading Doctors on autopsy investigation who also has ties to independent investigations done and this man has done more autopsies than probably anyone else alive and his opinions about Kurt's case and the facts and questions he answered for ASF, very revelant. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Exactly Crystal ❤️
Gone too soon. I personally don't believe he killed himself. RIP Kurt, your music will live on. ❤️
The documentary about Courtney was pretty compelling and so was the evidence that was presented
Same
I completely agree💯
Agreed
I agree with your personal thoughts .especially when some ppl came forward about it and ended up dead to !
How sad is it that someone's soul has never been touched by a piece of music. It's the soundtrack to our lives.
I’m an addict in recovery, and have almost 8 1/2 years clean and sober. Music and faith got me thru the hardest times of my life in recovery, including being homeless literally living in the bushes, finding housing, and reuniting with my babies. Walking around the streets recycling music was always pumping thru my headphones. It brought me peace. It’s hard when someone OD’s, however I get it. One aspect I’ve learned is empathy. Thank u for this, Scott. Everyone has a story to tell and sometimes all we want is someone to listen. Blessings from AV in SoCal.
Bless Your heart!,💕🙏🎼🎶
@@TOMBSTONEWHISPERZ thank u! Very grateful for my life today.
Congratulations! 8 1/2 years how wonderful is that - may God continue to bless you keep up the good work 🙏💕🥀🕊️
@@noelleleto4700 thank u! Deeply appreciate that!❤️
Well done on ur recovery. Stay strong
Hater’s are shallow and insecure. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Although Kurt’s demons were to great for him to compartmentalize. His inspiring impact will live on. ✌️
Thank you for taking us there and showing respect. Walk a mile in someone's shoes before judging. So many people lack empathy. But Kurt did not kill himself
I disagree with the last part but you’re welcome and thank you so much for watching
Google says otherwise
I applaud you on keeping your cool with the very rude comment shouted at you at the gate if Kurts old house. Your self control amazes me! Thank you so much for your awesome Vlogs. Out of work at the moment and it helps keep my mind going and certantly pulls me through the bad times! Love you Scott! You are a beautiful soul inside and out! Dont ever change! 😍😁🎥
We went there a few years ago on our second trip to the Seattle area, it was so peaceful. Nirvana was always one of my most favorite bands growing up. So much talent was lost that day. I’ll always remember the day he died, my friends and I were devastated! Hopefully he found peace on the other side..RIP KURT
Even people that weren't actually into Nirvana were devastated when Kurt died. It was so poignant, being that Kurt was such a voice for our youth culture at the time.
I find it difficult to explain to those who don't remember it because they were too young, or that weren't alive yet. It really was tragic for our entire generation, I think everyone was affected by it on some level.
How's my timing?? When Kurt passed i was finishing 8th grade in Santa Clara California and getting my belongings packed for when my mom was driving from Washington state to pick me up to permanently move with her to the Seattle area. I've been here since.
I love nirvana, Kurt’s story is so intriguing.
Such an awesome musician, such a tragic life.🥺
A musician who was on top of the music world in the 90s
I wrote/signed the back of that bench when I was there last August. Such a beautiful vibe there.
Can't wait to watch!! Huge Fan of Kurt Cobain🖤🖤
The man was a musical genius!
His legacy will live on forever.
RIP Kurt❤️
Thanks Scott.
Cool video👍
A genius. I still watch his videos on TH-cam.
Scott you are so knowledgeable with all the people you talk about. Kurt was a brilliant singer, songwriter. So sad he left us so soon. I loved Nirvana
It was heartbreaking when he died in 1994.
@@hectorlopez1069 I agree.
Geez time goes by so fast, Kurt was the same age as i am and i remember him dying a month before i got married, so sad and we still miss ya bud. Rest Well.
I love Seattle! I've been to Kurt's home and signed my name on that bench.
The park & water across the street is so beautiful. I also went to his childhood hoom in Aberdeen and to the memorial park at a dead end street in Aberdeen. I love Nirvana ❤️. Thanks Scott for bringing back some of the best memories!
You brighten up my day! You’re such a genuine kind person. I love you and your awesome channel❤️ much love and respect to you sir.
Scott is awesome
RIP Kurt💔
Layne definitely deserves some kind of memorial for his fans to visit. Kurt and Layne will be forever loved!!
Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind always.
Robin Williams
I am a scotsman from aberdeen scotland . I love your vids. Take care love from riky and my daughter summer.xx
Cool you made it back to Seattle, I'm about 30 mins from there, loved Nirvana and was at the Seattle center gathering after his passing.
Wow that’s awesome / sad that you got to be there !
@@SCOTTONTAPE It was such a strange day there, weird energy, really never felt anything like it.
Well said. A beautiful serene place. This definitely feels like a labor of love on your part. Good job Scotty.
I was a lonely, sensitive Pisces child during the Nirvana days and Kurt was someone I could look up to and feel a connection with… plus the music was freaking awesome!!!!! When he died I felt the same sadness one would for a family member
RIP to a fellow Pisces. I felt close to him in many ways and still do. My birthday is 4 days after him.
My daughter is almost 12 years old and just discovered Nirvana.. She's loving 'em.
As a Seattle local this is awesome to see I've never actually been there myself. Great video 👍
You have to go. It is a small little place to visit.
RIP Kurt, gone but definitely not forgotten. 🙏🙏
Great video Scott. I agree 100% you right about never knowing what another person is or has been going through. I hope Kurt is resting in piece 🙏 Scott you are such a sweet and respectful person. Your doing exactly what you were always meant to do. Going out filming all these locations. You do it with such style. What a beautiful place. I love quiet and peaceful places. Take care Scott 🙂
The house where he used to live when he was alive. He was phenomenal and special to rock music in the early 90s.
Music is great for the mind and the soul!!
My heart is broke
I have some glue
Help me inhale
And mend it with you
We’ll float around
Hang out on clouds
Then we’ll come down
Have a hangover
I think I’m dumb
Scott I have been following you for some time now and I would like to take this opportunity and THANK YOU for all these videos you are sharing with us but specially the nirvana/Kurt videos as I’m a huge fan. I live in England and I’m hoping one day to go and visit these places! Please keep up the good work 💕love, Eva
I am glad that his music still reaches younger generations, and thank you for sharing your message about acceptance of others and reaching out to those who are struggling emotionally
Hi Scott! Thanks for doing this and showing Kurt's memorial, I hope to get there one day but if I can't it's great to see people like you paying respects! When you said you never know what someone is going through, I started to cry because I was going through a very difficult relationship at the time I was really into Nirvana and Kurt and they got me through some very tough times that I don't know I would've made it through without them, it was right after he passed. The strange coincidence was the guy I was seeing looked exactly like Kurt, weird I know but anyway I'm in a much better place now with a wonderful husband. My name is just a tribute to an amazing musician who we all miss tremendously! Love your videos especially about Kurt and you can tell your a true fan who's sincere about your feelings for him. Enjoy yourself in Seattle! Looking forward to seeing you again real soon! 😊❤️🤗
Thank u so much for this beautiful video Scott. I was 16 when Kurt passed away and I still miss him dearly to this day. RIP Kurt 😢
Good Evening Scott 🙋🏽. I remember when you were there because I was there with you on video 📸👍🏽. Enjoy the rest of your night.
If I can like this video a thousand times I would.... I love Kurt!! I also like that sticker you put on. I need one of those! Thank you Scott for bringing this to us. Anything Kurt or Nirvana. Music is everything it's gotten me through some tough times. Just life it's self. God bless 🎸❤✌❤🎵 🎵 One more thing my favorite songs on the unplugged album was the cover of the meatpupets all 3..
This made me almost well up with tears. Just beautiful. If I were rich I’d buy his house and I would allow public to go inside and be free to write on the fence. I was thinking about it and obviously there would be certain rules to preserve it so no one’s takes things but I wouldn’t shut it off as private property. Personally I think places like this need to be kept to be seen by the public. Kurt is laying privately now and this is a piece of history. Also death is so hidden in this day In age people need closure and to become more educated and accepting of their mortality. I think carefully curated these places should be available for viewing. Also there is so much essence in places like this bench. People from all over the world coming in the name of music. It’s really vital for the planet to have this sort of thing.
Wonderfully said thank you Victoria
EXCITED for the future Cobain material, thanks for taking us to Kurt’s beautiful home, Scott! I wish he could have enjoyed it into old age. He was a beautiful soul who never had life easy, I think he did the best he could with what he was dealt in life.
Welcome back to Seattle ❣️ My home town.
Dude this is one of my favorite videos of yours from the past! Glad to see you’re back there! Wife and I are heading over that way next spring and I can’t wait to see this in person 😎👏
Thank you Scott❤ you got be one the coolest people I will remember in my life. One day we be gone, but your videos an my comment well be here forever after we are gone. Much love my friend
I loved kurt and still do .thankyou scott for taking me there 🇮🇪🎸🎶
Beautiful commentary Scott- truly never know what someone is going through and why they resonate with a certain type of music- you're a great person awesome video glad you got to go there and bring us with you thank you for this!
I always go there when I'm in Seattle. I miss it.
Excellent video. I can tell how much Nirvana meant to you. I feel the same way. Thank you
I wish I was like you !! Awesome video thanks mate hello from England 🏴
Great Words Scott! 🙏🏻❤️ I’m looking forward to the new Kurt/Nirvana videos. Nice work - Rob 🇬🇧🤝🇨🇦
Fred durst visit that bench yrs ago and signed it as well. Safe travels my brother
would you like to hear my voice... sprinkled with emotion... rip Kurt your music lives on... great video thanks for the tour ♡
beautiful, you are amazing Scott, love ya channel
I was there in 2015 there is a deep feeling there....amazing place
Kurt Cobain spirit is always there.
Very cool Scott, thanks for sharing
Dude, i love your channel. I love the person you are. You seem to be a genuine dude. So thanks for your content.
Thank you so much
Loved the video. Thank you for sharing😭👍
Hi Scott first time messaging you're right I'm only 32 now about 20 years ago I first discovered Nirvana and the songs helped me through my depression in my teens, it's great to see your videos about kurt as I'll probably never get to see these important places. Thanks and keep up the great work
As a lifelong Seattle resident, I would like to apologize for the current state of our city. It breaks my heart seeing the huge piles of trash in our parks.
People need to clean up after themselves for sure.❤
Just got back from Seattle and thought it was amazing so don't feel too bad
Litter bugs stink. !!! People are trashy even in the country where I live. 20 miles down a dirt road and you see McDonalds throwed everywhere
Right on Brother, never know what someone else is going through ✌️
Well said on your speech. We’re about the same age and I hear everything your saying on how artists change ppl lives. Well said brother
What a chill ass environment 🌳
Lol 7:53 😆🤣😂 im like that too! Im never quick enough! Great vid, my bro. Huge Nirvana fan. Looking forward to whats next from that area. Be safe!
Scott mate, much love from Australia 🇦🇺 You've got such a kind heart. Cheers.
I liked Nirvana in the 90's and I still do. I liked Kurt to and no one should judge him. They do know what he was going through in life or at the time of his passing.
🙃😀nice job scott ...we love kurt , me and my son were into nirvana when they came
out and all through the years till the end... and we are big kurt fans ....we been to the house many times ...its deep emotional ...thanks scott
Thank you for saying that you don't know what someone goes through. His music touched my soul. I will never get to go there so thanks for doing these videos.
Darn it, I'm not sure why my allergies always act up while watching your Kurt/Nirvana videos. 😥💔💟 What a peaceful place. I loved that you shared Brian's written words as well as your own at the bench. Well said by both of you. Can't wait to see what other Nirvana/Kurt videos you have coming up.
My dear Verna ! Where have you been?? How are you? Please message me
Hi Verna! Allergies are a pain in the A! Otherwise hope you are well!
Awesome Scott! This is obviously what you were telling me via Facebook. Great stuff!
I love that you said "you don't know what somebody's going through". Thanks for that. Music helped me through a lot of dark times.
You’re so welcome Deb
He had very youth life he changed his life and touched many livies...🤟💞thank you scott🌹
Thank you Scott
Great one Scott 👍 Kurt was sooo ahead of his time just like The Beatles and Elvis, hell he was The Beatles and Elvis of our era!!! Just tragic to lose him so early 😔 thanks a ton for doing this one Scott we love ya brother 👍 and keep em coming!!! Ur awesome
He was 27 years old. Shame he died too young.
Hector I know my friend and it’s still not real I hear Nirvana at least twice daily on the radio, my friend u have a blessed weekend and rock on 🤘and enjoy family it’s nice meeting u my friend 😀
well said, Scott :) Rock on!! now I am giving my age away ;) 60-70s were my time for music.
Rock on Dan! Never too old to rock !!
Hey Scott. Thanks for all you do. Ill catch you on live stream. Thanks for taking us along on your journeys.
I was in buffalo NY state when seen on MTV that Kurt was found passed .I really loved the bleach album .
RIP Kurt!! Gone too soon!! He was a great singer!! A great guy!! So sad!! Love your videos Scott!! You are a very sweet guy!! Love you!! Keep up the great work!! You are so appreciated!! All the places you go so amazing!! Stay safe!! Much love my friend!! 💙💙❤️❤️🙏🙏😇😇🥰🥰💖💖💖✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️
The ignorant fools who talk shit about ANYONE who thinks their life is so bad that they need to end it, are just disrespectful fools that THINK their opinion matters.
Love this Channel.
Peace, love, and joy
Being a Pisces like Kurt , having a troubled childhood like Kurt and many other thing makes it so easy to relate to him , besides the music and same tastes in bands and art etc ❤️🐢🌺
Boy in Olympia and I didn’t get to meet you. Darn! Xoxox great video worked with his aunt at Kaiser.
I’m headed to Olympia Monday
Hi Scott awesome video I absolutely loved nirvana I just listen to one of their songs today and it still breaks my heart when I think about kurt Cobain he was absolutely awesome and he is truly missed RIP kurt Cobain.
Loved him loved his music! It was a very sad day. Thank you for sharing! RIP Kurt 😢🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thanks for showing me this spot. I doubt I'll ever get there myself, so appreciate it. I'm of the opinion that anyone who produces any form of art puts a small piece of their soul into it, so we get a glimpse of who they are. That's what makes us relate. I'll never be ashamed of admiting I miss someone I didn't really know, and only knew through their art. Such a shame for the people who don't get it though! Much love from a friend of Unusual Things in the UK! 💕
A lots of repect for you to put the sticker. But you touch me with what you said, because it's true.You said it very beautiful. Thank you so much Scott 💞
First celebrity death to ever effect me was John Candy never met him but his death really hit me when I read about it in the local newspaper. To this day the ending of Uncle Buck and Planes, Trains and Automobiles always brings a tear to my eye.
John Candy had a heart of gold. A sweet beautiful soul. It hit me hard when he died in 94.
Im also from the GTA/Toronto area. I discovered your channel and subscribed not to long ago. Im a big fan of your videos. Thank you so very much for all the great content.. Cheers
Thank you Anthony! Every time I’m away, I miss the hell out of Toronto
@@SCOTTONTAPE its def a great city! Thnx again for all the great content. All the best, have a wonderful week. 🤙
Always a good day when u upload Scott i know I'm gonna learn something different Awesome upload especially on a Friday Have a good weeknd bro 👍✌️
Scott your videos are brilliant, whatever the subject I’m hooked, well done m8
Love you well said words. Thank you
Scott, I'll be in Seattle with my wife from September 9th through the 13th.
I wish you could come and show us around. It would be nice to have someone who is familiar with the area. Thanks for the video and much love, brother
YESSSS!!!!!! Breed is my favorite too! Not one you commonly hear on the radio but the best!
Your Kurt Cobain/Nirvana videos are my absolute favorite, Scott!
Scott thank u so much for all of your hard work because of u I got too see this something I’ve always wanted to see and experience sending u love and support from Australia ❤🇦🇺 Rest In Peace Kurt
Scott, You are such a great man. You have a huge heart and clearly understand the importance of respect and forgiveness. We all struggle with demons in our world. I appreciate your lack of judgement towards others for the choices, mistakes and circumstances many people find themselves in. Thank you for spreading the message to not judge and to treat everyone kind. I have more respect for you than any other TH-cam creator I watch. Next time you swing past Salt Lake City, Utah hit me up and I’ll take you to lunch. Keep up your badass work boy. Much love coming your way! Cheers
Hi Scott! Welcome back to Seattle!
Hi Isaac!
I still watch nirvana videos on TH-cam. I'm glad I can still watch them.
This is my Hometown and i was 18 when all this went Down 1994 senior in High school!. Remember the candlelight Vigil as well as signing and going to the bench for the first time 1995 not the same as it used to be and when they tore down the Garage . For awhile when visiting you would see soooooo many people up to 8 yrs after .
WELCOME TO OUR CITY SCOTT! and thanks for covering ! PS love the last day video you did!
Thank you so much Scott! I was 18 when he died.
My not yet 5 yr old grandson likes Nirvana songs now..n he knows them to..that says volumes his music still lives today n even young's ones knows his name now
Nice to have you back in my home state, Scott. 😀
Thanks Hank! Are you in Aberdeen?
@@SCOTTONTAPE Yes, sir! I sure am. I was born in Missoula, Montana, but moved here with my family at the age of eight and have lived here in Aberdeen ever since. 😀Thank you for your awesome channel! 🙂
@@aberdeenhank4038 that’s awesome. Maybe you can help me. I’ve been trying to get in touch with Lee Bacon, the man who owns Kurt’s childhood home. Do you know him or how to reach him?
@@SCOTTONTAPE I really wish I could help you, Scott, but unfortunately I don't know him in person. I know of him, but have never met the man. I know that he was turning the house into a museum with the help of Kurt's sister Kim and that he was almost finished last summer.🤔
@@aberdeenhank4038 well I’ll keep trying my man thank you so much! He’s a hard dude to reach
Lot of his music it tells his pain … love you Kurt❤️❤️❤️
Yay I can't wait to see more Kurt stuff.thank you Scott.