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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Henrietta Clancy

How the blogosphere is marking Kurt's 40th

Bloggers worldwide are commemorating the death of Kurt Cobain today on what would have been his 40th birthday. One fan from Colorado touchingly "ate cake and ice-cream for him at midnight" to mark the anniversary.

Within the blogs Kurt's been credited with inspiring many to become musicians and opening the doors to an entirely new genre of music. One very "thankful thread" comes from a girl who is glad he was born and wishes him a "happy would-be 40th".

Less than happy about the various Kurt themed celebrations going on in his home-town today, an enraged Fred Mills from Seattle has announced that if Kurt had a grave he would be rolling in it. Meanwhile, a worried Britney fan had a Kurt Cobain déjà vu feeling when he saw the news about her last night.

Watch a timely tribute here to the man who was credited with transforming rock music in his short life.

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