Kurt Cobain would’ve turned 53 today (February 20.)
Cobain and the phrase “Voice of a Generation” border on cliche, but that fact is that Cobain really was the voice of a generation. Considering that, it’s no surprise that many Nirvana fans have tattoos centered around the late frontman and the lyrics he made so prolific.
In honor of his birthday and remarkable life and influence, here are ten stunning tattoo tributes to Cobain.
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62 Likes, 1 Comments - Karma Tattoo Renathe H. Bryn (@renathe666) on Instagram: "Kjem nye bileter når den er grodd....:) Fresh #kurtcobain #chestpiece ...... #kurtcobaintattoo..."
Kurt Cobain portrait by @kyleproiatattoo #tymelesstattoo #radtattoos #315 #boldwillhold #tattoo #cnytattoo #syracuse #baldwinsville #superbtattoos #syracusetattoo #inked #qualitytattoo #inkedmag #tattoolife #tattoojunkie #freshtattoo #315tattoo #syracusetattoos #nirvana #kurt #nirvanatattoo #tattooportrait #follow #kurtcobaintattoo
85 Likes, 1 Comments - Tymeless Tattoo (@tymelesstattoo) on Instagram: "Kurt Cobain portrait by @kyleproiatattoo #tymelesstattoo #radtattoos #315 #boldwillhold #tattoo..."
Healed Kurt Cobain portrait done a little while back by @chessie_clear, for the lovely Abi Coe. #tattoos #ladytattooers #tattoosnob #portraittattoos #kurtcobain #nirvanatattoo #prideandglorytattoo #essex #essextattoos #essextattooartist #leighonsea #leighonseatattoos #leighonseatattooartist #uk #uktta #uktattooartists
56 Likes, 4 Comments - ???????????????????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????? (@chessie_clear) on Instagram: "Healed Kurt Cobain portrait done a little while back by @chessie_clear, for the lovely Abi Coe...."
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117 Likes, 4 Comments - possessed nun tattoos (@nuns_like_tats) on Instagram: "Забили бок) размер радует #татуировка #татунабоку #курткобейн #курткобейнтату #цветнаятатуировка..."
Did this beauty today, custom designed for Victoria! Pretty bloody, swollen and irritated right now #ink #art #myart #nirvana #nirvanatattoo #band #bandtattoo #flowerstagram #flowers #flowertattoo #girlswithtattoos #tattoosofinstagram #customdesign #customtattoo #custom #text #texttattoo
97 Likes, 4 Comments - Paige (@paige.nicole.tattoos) on Instagram: "Did this beauty today, custom designed for Victoria! Pretty bloody, swollen and irritated right now..."
Première séance sur cette pièce de Nirvana @vinss.uk.time ???? #nirvana #nirvanatattoo #kurtcobain #realism #blackandgrey #cheyennetattooequipment #anomaly #legtattoo #ink #inked
99 Likes, 4 Comments - Helena Ferron (@lnahelenaferron) on Instagram: "Première séance sur cette pièce de Nirvana @vinss.uk.time ???? #nirvana #nirvanatattoo #kurtcobain..."
Wrap arounds #tattoo #tattoos #tattooshop #tattooer #tattooart #tattooglasgow #glasgowtattoo #glasgow #landahoytattoos #kurtcobaintattoo #kurtcobain #trashtattoo #darkartists #dark #darkart #nirvana #nirvanatattoo #music #musictattoo #icon
81 Likes, 3 Comments - Kyle Smith (@no_symmetry_) on Instagram: "Wrap arounds #tattoo #tattoos #tattooshop #tattooer #tattooart #tattooglasgow #glasgowtattoo..."
#nirvana #nirvanatattoo #kurtcobain #kristnovoselic #davegrohl
205 Likes, 8 Comments - CHRIS WEBER (@chris_weber_vs_tattooing) on Instagram: "#nirvana #nirvanatattoo #kurtcobain #kristnovoselic #davegrohl"
Kurt Cobain tattoo from @crayoladevotion
147 Likes, 3 Comments - ⚙️ ???????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? ⚙️ (@amp_tattoo) on Instagram: "Kurt Cobain tattoo from @crayoladevotion"
"I miss the comfort in being sad." Super super thankful I was able to make this Kurt Cobain piece today. Been wanting to make this image as a tattoo for forever!! Thanks a ton Stephany!
255 Likes, 10 Comments - MATT ALDRIDGE (@mattaldridgetattoos) on Instagram: ""I miss the comfort in being sad." Super super thankful I was able to make this Kurt Cobain piece..."
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7. Weezer – “Buddy Holly”
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3. Soundgarden – “Black Hole Sun”
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1. Nirvana – “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
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