Fans have remembered “voice of a generation” Kurt Cobain on the anniversary of his death.
The Nirvana frontman took his own life on April 5 1994 at the age of 27.
Fans of the grunge rock star took to Twitter and Cobain’s name quickly became a trending topic as they shared their memories, thoughts and many of his quotes and lyrics.
23 years ago we lost a legend RIP Kurt Cobain pic.twitter.com/ikjZ09v7Eb
— KSCM (@therealKSCM) April 5, 2017
Along with their messages, devotees shared plenty of pictures of Cobain.
Can't believe it's 23 years since we lost #KurtCobain #Nirvana died on this day 1994 pic.twitter.com/CWy62G4IoQ
— AB-fan (@abfandave) April 5, 2017
23 years ago, we lost a legend. a voice that should've represented generations. RIP kurt cobain
— hannah baker (@MANlLYN) April 5, 2017
February 20, 1967 – April 5, 1994#kurtcobain #RIP pic.twitter.com/27CL2j2kme
— Purcey (@purcey215) April 5, 2017
wish you were here. #rememberingKurt #KurtCobain #april5th pic.twitter.com/l29whg7yHo
— anis.arisya (@AnariMalek) April 5, 2017
RIP sweet angel ????#KurtCobain pic.twitter.com/INaD00LwVv
— Kerri McAdorey (@kerrimcadorey) April 5, 2017
Many of Cobain’s words were shared on the social networking site, including a quote he was reported as saying.
I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." -Kurt Cobain pic.twitter.com/pF8RC0Ykii
— Sharing Memories (@SharingMEMORlES) April 4, 2017
"I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not" -Kurt Cobain
— moony????? (@ashtonbree24_9) April 5, 2017
In February, Cobain would have turned 50, and his wife Courtney Love and their daughter Frances Bean Cobain, who was only 20 months old when he died, paid tribute to him at that time.
Cobain co-founded Nirvana in the late 1980s and is hailed for his influence on the grunge music scene of the 1990s.
His hits as the band’s lead singer and writer include Smells Like Teen Spirit, Lithium and Come As You Are, which helped Nirvana shift millions of records worldwide.
Throughout his life he battled with heroin addiction, depression and other health afflictions.