In pictures: Kurt Cobain’s last photo shoot exhibited in Paris


  • Kurt Cobain formed Nirvana in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987.
    Kurt Cobain formed Nirvana in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987.
  • Nirvana found success with their hit song 'Smells like Teen Spirit' from their second album, 'Nevermind'.
    Nirvana found success with their hit song 'Smells like Teen Spirit' from their second album, 'Nevermind'.
  • Since their debut, Nirvana has sold more than 25 million records in the US and over 75 million records worldwide.
    Since their debut, Nirvana has sold more than 25 million records in the US and over 75 million records worldwide.
  • Kurt Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle, Washington, on April 8, 1994 — with analysis determining suicide having been the cause.
    Kurt Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle, Washington, on April 8, 1994 — with analysis determining suicide having been the cause.
  • At the time of Kurt Cobain’s death in 1994, he left behind a wife (Courtney Love) and young daughter (Frances Bean Cobain).
    At the time of Kurt Cobain’s death in 1994, he left behind a wife (Courtney Love) and young daughter (Frances Bean Cobain).
  • French photographer Youri Lenquette, who took photos of Cobain before his suicide.
    French photographer Youri Lenquette, who took photos of Cobain before his suicide.