I will always remember where I was when I heard the news. I had just gotten to know Nirvana — yes, I was a late bloomer — and didn’t quite realize how much of an impact he had on music. I don’t think any of us would grasp that 24 years later, it would still sting.
Neil Strauss of Rolling Stone filed his original report on the unfortunate timeline of Kurt’s demise — a cry for help overseas, an escape from a clinic, and the days he spent essentially missing — and I’ve always thought it was the best perspective piece on Kurt’s life as a whole.
This month, Neil re-released the article, now including never before released material. It’s a good read on a tough day. — [eric]
Suicide is not the answer. If you are ever considering harming yourself, remember, there is hope:
In the United States, contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or go to their website https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
