Heavier than Heaven

A Biography of Kurt Cobain

By: Charles R. Cross

Narrated by: Lloyd James

When Kurt Cobain died by his own hand in April 1994, it was an act of will that typified his short, angry, inspired life. Veteran music journalist Charles R. Cross fuses his intimate knowledge of the Seattle music scene with his deep compassion for his subject in this extraordinary story of artistic brilliance and the pain that extinguished it.

Based on more than 400 interviews, four years of research, and exclusive access to Cobain's unpublished diaries, lyrics, and family photos, Heavier than Heaven traces Cobain's life from his early days in a double-wide trailer outside of Aberdeen, Washington, to his rise to fame, success, and the adulation of a generation.

©2001 Charles R. Cross (P)2006 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

"Definitive...Cross untangles the soul of a man." ( USA Today)
" Heavier than Heaven sets a high, new standard." ( Rolling Stone)
"One of the most moving and revealing books ever written about a rock star." ( Los Angeles Times)

Simply amazing

A very heartfelt book that manages to really capture a true legend. Highly highly recommended

Powerful tale

This is not a happy story both in the rise to fame or the ending... but what would you expect from one of the most real people to ever grace the rock scene. If you want a fair assessment of the Life of Kurt Cobain this is it. Does not go into conspiracy side but there are lots of books on this alone. Well written and humanizing. #Dark #Addiction #Depressing #grunge #music #tagsgiving and #sweepstakes

Great insight!

Great insight into the story of this incredible artist. I lived within minutes of both his residences in Aberdeen and Olympia. The author does a great job describing those areas.

Well told story

This was a very interesting story, documented and told from varied perspectives. The journal readings of Kurt Cobain himself broke my heart and perplexed me at the same time. A true, tormented artist.

Very detailed and very good

I really enjoy biographies and this one was very good. The details were what stood out. This seemed to be well researched and was very well written.