Which of the following musicians was born in Aberdeen, Washington: Kurt Cobain or Philip Oakey?
Kurt Cobain Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – April 5, 1994) was an American musician, artist, singer, songwriter, guitarist and poet. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, Cobain formed the band Nirvana with Krist Novoselic in 1987 and established it as part of the Seattle music scene and grunge genre. Nirvana's debut album "Bleach" was released on the independent record label Sub Pop in 1989.
Music of Seattle Because Seattle is Washington's largest city, the music of Seattle has long played a major role in the music of Washington, in genres of alternative rock that included grunge, and major bands like Nirvana and Alice In Chains Soundgarden as well as Pearl Jam. Seattle remains home to several influential bands, labels, and venues.