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How many more ways to disrespect an icon?
Death sells. It's an ugly fact. When a prominent musician passes, record sales will instantly rise. In the long term, money will be made via other avenues - films, tribute concerts, merchandise and various other projects.
We've seen it with Michael Jackson, we've seen it with John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse and many more - and, of course, with late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. The public's fascination with the charismatic icon continues to endure, and there are plenty of people ready to cash in on this.
In recent years, there's been a series of poor-taste ways that Kurt Cobain's legacy has been cashed in on, exploited, or both. From trainers to adverts, musicals to Muppets, here are the 8 worst instances of how Kurt Cobain's legacy has been exploited.
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