Artists often seem super tough, but guess what? They’re just as emotional as everyone else. Being famous puts a lot of pressure on them, and sometimes, their performances and personal problems get too much. That’s exactly what happened to Kurt Cobain, the singer from Nirvana. There’s this picture of him looking upset, and now we know why.
What Happened After The Big Concert In Seattle
A portrait of Kurt Cobain taken in 1990 by Ian Tilton revealed a side of him that we don’t often see. This took place on September 22, 1990, following a Nirvana concert in Seattle. With Cobain hammering his guitar and all, the concert was fantastic. The truly emotional stuff, though, happened behind the scenes.
Tilton sat out backstage with Cobain after the concert. He witnessed the vocalist suddenly become quite emotional and begin to cry. After such an insane show, Cobain wanted a means to release all those emotions. What’s cool about the picture is that Cobain let people see him feeling vulnerable. Tilton mentioned in an interview:
“What I really love about it is that it is a very real moment, and he allowed it. Other artists would have said, ‘Not now, lan, please!’ It is very unusual for anyone from a band to show such vulnerability!”
Cobain is seen in the photo sobbing while leaning against a wall, and it’s clear he was under a lot of stress. Clad in worn-out jeans, dirty Chuck Taylors, and a plaid shirt, he appeared quite overwhelmed as he held his head in his palm. Within a minute, Tilton took three pictures, expressing three distinct emotions: first, he was okay, then crying, and finally smiling.
