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17 years ago today, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. When his body was found three days later, a wave of shock travelled across the globe as music fans of all ages mourned the loss of one of the most iconic figures in recent pop history. To mark the anniversary of his passing, we at Digital Spy have scoured the archives for ten facts you may or may not have known about Kurt. 1. Kurt Donald Cobain was born on February 20, 1967 in Aberdeen, Washington to car mechanic dad Donald Leland Cobain and waitress mum Wendy Elizabeth. 2. An early starter, Kurt's aunt Mari remembers him singing The Beatles' 'Hey Jude' when he was only 2. Supposed audio recordings of the young Kurt warbling the 1968 hit have apparently leaked on the internet! 3. Kurt claimed that his first gig was Montesano rockers the Melvins (who he later (more)...