On April 8, 1994, shortly before 9 a.m., Kurt Cobain‘s body was found in a greenhouse above the garage of his Seattle home. Across his chest lay the 20-gauge shotgun with which the 27-year-old singer, guitarist and songwriter ended his life. Cobain had been missing for six days.

Photo: Palasport, Modena, Italy. February 21, 1994.