Kurt Cobain was born February 20th 1967 in Aberdeen Washington USA. He experienced a tough childhood growing up with an unstable mother who had frequent periods of depression and heavy alcohol abuse which led to her being hospitalized several times due to her psychiatric issues (Munck et al., 2013). His parents divorced when he was nine years old leaving him with his mother who found it difficult to cope with three children; Cobain later described his childhood home environment as ‘chaotic’ (Hutcheon 2004). Consequently this stage has been identified by researchers within Erikson’s first two stages: Trust vs Mistrust during infancy through toddlerhood; followed by Autonomy Vs Shame/Doubt during preschool-age years into early school age year where learning autonomy or self-control is important for proper emotional functioning. During this period it appears that Cobain struggled with feelings of insecurity caused by his chaotic home environment leading him towards independence much earlier than most children his age would have faced(Hutcheon 2004) . Although he did not receive emotional support from either parent frequently engaging in mischief activities such as breaking windows with friends instead.(Larkin 2010 ).This major life event of parental divorce occurring so early left a lasting impression on Kurt which developed into an attitude towards authority figures characterized by mistrust which became one of his well known defining features especially later in adulthood.(Biographicon 2018 )

During adolescence Kurt’s musical talents began to emerge having already demonstrated musical ability from an early age .He taught himself guitar aged fourteen after receiving one for Christmas that year ,writing songs influenced heavily by punk rock groups like The Melvins Black Flag Dead Kennedys & Minor Threat playing around town locally under different band names Nirvana being the most successful among them achieving fame for their unique combination sound between punk ,pop & metal music shortly after signing record deal 1989 released breakthrough album Neverminded containing hit single Smells Like Teen Spirit catapulting them worldwide success. Adolescence typically marks transition from childhood dependency upon adults becoming more independent capable making own decisions while navigating social challenges adolescent identity role exploration process central aspect Low Littlefield Gibson Identity status model suggests adolescents go four statuses: Foreclosure ,Moratorium ,Diffusion crises resolution(Low littlefied-gibson1980). Looking back at Kurt during these years he appears entered moratorium phase allowing himself experiment different avenues exploring identity possible roles society rejecting those offered him particularly norms middle class white American culture upbringing came associated expectations adulthood conforming family values obligations wife job etc which saw turn away instead searching alternative methods expression beginning transition adult identity.(Napoli 2006)

In adulthood although much has been said about Kurt beyond simple recognition iconic rock star studies suggest that despite continued success Nirvana remained preoccupied negative emotions loss guilt betrayal abandonment arising traumatic childhood beginnings combined effects drugs alcohol ultimately contributed untimely death 1994 At center adult version trust versus mistrust theme explored earlier but now raised terms fear intimate relationships ambivalence love commitment expressed many lyrics going onto confront beliefs faith religion questioning new concepts control freedom simultaneously struggling balance chaos order life itself symptoms midlife crisis commonly linked decrease creativity stagnation professional career referring specific works allusions suicide expressed track I hate myself so should you indicate strong sense alienation disconnection worlds both outside inside himself According Kegan Constructive Developmental Theory further details levels based formula Subject Object Subject Object SO S1O2 S2 O3 S3 O4 help illustrate broader perspective evolving psychological structures taking place final stages life where strives coming terms greater understanding meaning existence explaining sudden change behavior heightened awareness words quote want die before I get old famous song My greatest sadness realized can no longer continue story.