Kurt Cobain – $50 million
Greatest Hits: Sappy, Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana was an incredibly famous and influential band, but much of their success undeniably hinged on the sad and irresistible charms of their lead singer, Kurt Cobain, who was also the guitarist. Washington was the place where Nirvana was spawned, along with Krist Novoselic and Aaron Burckhard, in 1987. A song such as Smells Like Teen Spirit would become one of rock music’s most famous songs ever made. Cobain would live a misunderstood existence and his music would not be truly appreciated by the media.
Kurt Cobain
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