Was Kurt Cobain a fan of The Beatles?

Nirvana's late leader Kurt Cobain was unapologetic in his adoration for The Beatles. They were a band that meant the world to him, but, there was one member in the group that he could relate to on a visceral level and declared his favourite part of The Fab Four.
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Did Kurt Cobain love The Beatles?

During an interview with Rolling Stone, Cobain discussed his feelings about many bands, including AC/DC, Aerosmith, and Led Zeppelin. In addition, he said he was a massive fan of The Beatles.
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What did Nirvana think of The Beatles?

Singer and songwriter for the band, Cobain, was a massive fan of The Beatles, and was brutal about how he felt about each of the members' songwriting styles.
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What was Kurt Cobain's favorite Beatles song?

Cobain's intense love of The Beatles was all-encompassing, and although 'Norwegian Wood' was his favourite song by the Fab Four, 'In My Life' was chosen by his family to be played at his funeral.
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Who was the fan favorite of The Beatles?

And who is America's favorite Beatle? Paul McCartney ranked highest, at 35 percent; following by John Lennon (29%), Ringo Starr (11%), and George Harrison (8%). However, there is a gender gap: men favored John, while women preferred Paul.
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Who is the most famous person in the Beatles?

George Harrison at 75: How the quietest Beatle became the most popular one of all. The timeless legacy of Harrison is as strong as ever in the streaming age.
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What is John Lennon's favorite Beatles song?

John Lennon revealed why he liked The Beatles' 'I Am the Walrus' so much. According to the book Lennon on Lennon: Conversations With John Lennon, John discussed his favorite Beatles songs during a 1973 interview. “Of mine, I like 'Strawberry Fields [Forever]' and '[I Am the] Walrus,'” he said.
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Did Kurt Cobain write all of Nirvana's songs?

Cobain was Nirvana's chief songwriter, wrote all their lyrics and almost all of their music – though Grohl and Novoselic both contributed to Nirvana's music, as on Aneurysm, which was a co-write by all members of the band.
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What songs did they play at Kurt Cobain's funeral?

It's called 'In My Life' and knowing how much of a fan Kurt was of The Beatles, and how much of an influence they were, to everything we've done ever done… I'd like to play this one for him,” Grohl said.
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What kind of music did Kurt Cobain like?

Cobain was also a fan of 1970s hard rock and heavy metal bands, including Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Aerosmith, Queen, and Kiss.
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Did Nirvana cover any Beatles songs?

Nirvana's Kurt Cobain recorded a cover of one of The Beatles' songs. Subsequently, no one — not even his bandmates or his wife — heard the cover until the 2010s. During an interview, a movie director explained how the cover became public.
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What did Paul McCartney say about Nirvana?

“It's a great power to have them on stage with you. I mean, my band's great – but when you augment it with Nirvana, that's greater.”
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How good a drummer is Ringo?

Although numerous reports have been circulated on this subject, Ringo Starr has always been regarded as a very excellent drummer.
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What was the last song Kurt Cobain wrote?

"You Know You're Right" is a song by the American rock band Nirvana, written by lead vocalist and guitarist, Kurt Cobain. It is the first song on the band's self-titled greatest hits album, and the last song the band recorded before Cobain's death in April 1994.
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Who owns Kurt Cobain's music?

When Nirvana singer and lead songwriter Kurt Cobain died in 1994, his widow, rocker Courtney Love, became the primary beneficiary of his estate, which includes more than ninety-eight percent of the band's publishing rights.
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What was the last song Kurt Cobain performed?

Kurt Cobain sang 'Heart Shaped Box' for the last song he ever sang in public. It was 1st March 1994, Nirvana were on tour in Germany and played a show in Munich. Little did everyone know it would be the last time Kurt Cobain ever sang in public.
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What was Kurt Cobain's favorite song he wrote?

Cobain cited "Drain You" as one of his favorite compositions, telling David Fricke in a 1993 Rolling Stone interview that he thought it was as good, if not better, than "Smells Like Teen Spirit." "I love the lyrics, and I never get tired of playing it," he said.
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What was John Lennon last words?

But today, in an emotional interview, she reveals the last words her husband John Lennon uttered moments before he was gunned down on a New York street in 1980 by Mark Chapman. “I said 'shall we go and have dinner before we go home?
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What did John Lennon think of Paul McCartney's music?

After the Beatles' breakup, John became more vocal about his feelings for Paul. He even described McCartney, Paul's debut solo record, as “rubbish” in a 1971 Rolling Stone interview. “I think he'll make a better one when he's frightened into it,” John added.
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What songs did the Beatles not write?

Beatles Songs Not Written By John Or Paul
  • Beatles songs by George Harrison. "Something" (Sinatra's favorite Beatles song) "Here Comes The Sun" ...
  • Beatles songs by Ringo Starr. “Don't Pass Me By” “Octopus's Garden”
  • Songs written by other people. “Maggie Mae,” a traditional Liverpool folk song.
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Who broke Beatles?

For half a century, Paul McCartney was the man who "split The Beatles". When he announced the release of his first, self-titled solo album in April 1970, the world was shocked to hear that the Fab Four were no more.
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Who wrote more hits Lennon or McCartney?

The most successful songwriters in terms of number one singles are John Lennon (1940-80) and Paul McCartney (b. 18 Jun 1942). McCartney is credited as the writer on 32 number one hits in the US to Lennons 26 (with 23 co-written), whereas Lennon authored 29 UK number ones to McCartney's 28 (25 co-written).
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Who was the true leader of the Beatles?

John Lennon was the leader or coleader of the British rock group the Beatles, author and graphic artist, solo recording artist, and collaborator with Yoko Ono on recordings and other art projects.
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