Smashed Kurt Cobain ‘Nevermind’-Era Guitar Sells For $600K
A smashed guitar that Kurt Cobain used during Nirvana’s “Nevermind” era sold for $595,000 at auction on Saturday, nearly ten times its original estimate.
The left-handed black Fender Stratocaster electric guitar was smashed by Cobain during the band’s 1992 performance at the Reading Festival in England. It was later repaired and signed by all three members of Nirvana: Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl.
Smashed guitar was sold by Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills
The guitar was sold by Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills, California. The auction house had estimated that it would sell for between $60,000 and $80,000.
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The sale price of the guitar is a testament to Cobain’s enduring popularity and the iconic status of Nirvana’s “Nevermind” album. The album, which was released in 1991, is considered one of the greatest rock albums of all time. It has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and spawned the hit singles “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Come as You Are” and “Lithium.”
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Kurt Cobain died by suicide in 1994 at the age of 27
Cobain died by suicide in 1994 at the age of 27. He is considered one of the most influential musicians of his generation.
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The sale of the smashed guitar is the latest in a series of high-profile sales of Cobain memorabilia. In 2020, a handwritten lyric sheet for “All Apologies” sold for $437,500. In 2019, a cardigan that Cobain wore during Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York performance sold for $334,000.
Kurt Cobain sale of the guitar is a reminder of the enduring popularity
The sale of the guitar is a reminder of the enduring popularity of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana. The band’s music continues to inspire and connect with fans around the world, even 30 years after its release.
