Musicians who died on April 5

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on April 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1994 Kurt Cobain

  Kurt Cobain was an American musician and artist, best known as the lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the influential grunge band Nirvana. Cobain's raw songwriting, unique voice, and powerful performances were instrumental in bringing alternative rock and grunge music to mainstream international prominence in the early 1990s. [bio]

• 2006 Gene Pitney

  Gene Pitney was an American singer-songwriter and musician known for his distinctive voice and a string of pop hits during the 1960s. He gained fame for solo hits like 'Town Without Pity', 'Twenty Four Hours from Tulsa', and also as a successful songwriter for other artists. [bio]