TeamRock 'Quiz of the Day'

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This Day in Rock History: 5th April 1994

Kurt Cobain

It was 22 years ago today that Seattle bid farewell to Kurt Cobain. The unwilling personification of grunge and a spokesman for his generation, Cobain remains a musical hero for millions. For those who experienced Nirvanamania the first time round, and for those who’ve listened since, here’s a commemorative Nirvana quiz to mark today.

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