At 63, Axl Rose Opens Up About Kurt Cobain and Nirvana
What began as mutual respect quickly turned into a public war of words, culminating in infamous clashes at events. For years, their feud symbolized the growing divide between rock’s old guard and the raw authenticity of grunge.
But now, almost 30 years later, Axl Rose has opened up about Kurt Cobain and Nirvana in a way fans never expected. After decades of silence, his surprising reflections have shed new light on their relationship and what really happened during their explosive rivalry.
By the early 1990s, Guns N’ Roses and Nirvana represented two completely different worlds in rock music. Guns N’ Roses was at the height of its fame, fueled by the massive success of albums like *Appetite for Destruction* from 1987 and *Use Your Illusion I & II* in 1991. The band embodied the essence of 1980s rock excess, from their wild live shows to their hard-partying reputations. Frontman Axl Rose was a larger-than-life figure, known for his fiery personality, controversial interviews, and commanding stage presence.