KURT COBAIN of Nirvana - Psychological & Personality Type Analysis (5 Factor Model NEO & MBTI)

Kurt Cobain of Nirvana Reaction - personality assessment using the NEO PI-R (Five Factor Model of Personality) and MBTI (Myers - Briggs Type Indicator). Reacting to Kurt Cobain & detailed analysis. Kurt Donald Cobain was the founder, lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter of the rock band Nirvana. It was claimed Kurt Cobain had many mental health struggles such as depression, and may have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). Cobain's compositions widened the thematic conventions of mainstream rock, and he continues to inspire despite his death in 1994. Kurt wrote many songs for Nirvana including "Smells Like Teen Spirit", "Come as You Are", "Lithium", "In Bloom", "Something in the Way", "Heart-Shaped Box", "All Apologies", "About a Girl", "Aneurysm", and "You Know You're Right" but lamented his message and artistic vision had been misinterpreted by the public. This video discusses Kurt's potential psychology, childhood, mental health struggles and offers a detailed personality profile analysis. Please note that this assessment is purely speculative and based solely on opinion using available information.

Nena Lavonne, Psy. M. is a musician, rock enthusiast, and Psych professional that enjoys examining artists and their work through a psychological and philosophical lens. Subscribe to Psychology of Rock for weekly videos analyzing the artists and songs that rocked the world!

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[psychologyofrock]

Hey Fellow Music Lovers! I hope you enjoy this very detailed analysis, and would love to hear if you agree and any thoughts you'd like to share about Kurt. I feel his music had a great influence on my life and that he was an extremely unique and incredible person. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't, and feel free to post any future requests!
Nena

[logicalameetsworld]

For me the lyrics were like my own inner monolog for much of my life. Oddly the music made me feel less alone, that someone out there was being vocal about it which would not happen for me for another two decades. This one is very special to me and I thank you so very much for putting this episode together.
Final note, my only friend in high-school had an aunt who lived in Tocama and would send him music. We were playing Nirvana in the Midwest a year and a half before Nevermind came out. We even adopted flannels.

[matheusvmoraes]

Kurt was one of a kind. Nirvana had a huge impact when I was 15/16, and years later I can notice how his lyrics are a true statement of his inner feelings. He was a deep human being, and how I wish he was still around... Thank you Nena, great analysis. ✌🏼😊

[nelmarie]

On setting goals and striving for success: Kurt pushed for more records to be printed at Subpop Then sought out a bigger label. He wrote lists of things he needed to achieve. He fought and fought for bigger crowds, better advertising, higher record sales. They were by no means successful by accident or just because they were talented (Neither Kurt nor Dave could read music and their technical skill was far out weighted by others in the industry at the time) Their change in drummer was even due to Kurt not believing they were committed enough to reach the level of success he strived for.

[treysalazar]

Nena, great video as always. As far as Kurt and Nirvana as a whole...I do enjoy their music. I was never a huge fan of them, but do enjoy and respect their work. Your analysis of Kurt was pretty spot on. I'm not saying I'm an expert on him, I just say that based what we've all heard about him over the past 30 years. What I appreciate more than anything with this video is your objectiveness. You stated how much of a fan you were of Kurt and Nirvana, but you didn't let that cloud the analysis you presented. You just stated your analysis free of any sugar-coating...not once making any excuses for the negative aspects you presented. Many people who describe themselves as a huge fan of an artist or group have a filtered perception of them and will only view them with pretty much only praise like they can do no wrong. Thankfully you don't do that. I have noticed this in your other videos, but I think this video is where it's most prominent. Another great one. Looking forward to what you have for us next. Take care, stay safe 🙂🤘🖤

[nelmarie]

On Deliberation He wrote out and practiced interview questions. He wrote and re-wrote letters. He was intensely preoccupied with being perceived a certain way and would even preemptively write his idea of what the critics would say so he could prepare for it. He would intentionally choose the people he had around him to optimise the changes he had to get signed or push the band forward. This may speak more to his anxiety than Deliberation perhaps? Oh and he didn’t run away in his youth. He was sent to his aunts then his grandparents then back to his mothers who he claims was emotionally abusive at that time. When he left school (he had pre planned scholarships) he was thrown out.

[timbaker]

Thanks Nena! Well thought out as usual. I liked the 5 factor analysis and hope that you continue to use this in the future.

[krisfrederick]

I think Kurt had the instincts as wisdom of the 100 year old he always planned to be in just a quarter century. He was brilliant.

[wilsonkartchner]

How about a look at Eddie Van Halen? Not just as a guitar player and musician but also his relationships with his bandmates.

[davenorman]

You mentioned his parents divorce..The song Sliver comes to mind..A painful tale of a family breakup.

[jackg]

I think Kurt was some sort of indigo or at least was tapping into something that most brains aren’t doing

[violet]

Hello! Would you be willing to do a video on an INFJ?

[lradick]

This is great. Thank you. Very well broken down. Do you just do rock? Because it might be interesting to see of what you think about Nick Drake, whom of which has influenced the like of great bands like the Cure. He was a very interesting specimen