He was an American singer, musician and songwriter, known for having been the singer, guitarist and main songwriter for the grunge band Nirvana. Cobain is considered an icon and voice of Generation X, he has also been considered one of the most emblematic and outstanding rock musicians in the history of music. At the time of his death, Kurt Cobain's fortune amounted to 50 million dollars. The leader of the Nirvana band died on April 5, 1994 after committing suicide using a shotgun, according to official reports.