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Here's what Kurt Cobain thought about visiting Cork
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NIRVANA FAMOUSLY played Sir Henry’s in Cork in 1991, as support to Sonic Youth.
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In a 1993 interview, Kurt cobain discussed his visit to the Rebel County. He said he discovered that his name originated in Cork, and describes how he felt wandering around the city.
Um, he loved it:
Here’s the interview – listen from the 39-second mark.
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