Kurt Cobain’s Cigarettes Going Up For Auction
Kurt Cobain was a lot of things to a lot of people, and his impact on pop culture and music remains staggering to this day. So much, in fact, that a pack of his cigarettes is currently up for auction for nearly $2,000, according to Stereogum. But when it comes to Nirvana memorabilia, we’re talking about chump change compared to the $6 million that the guitar he used during the 1994 “MTV Unplugged in New York” brought in when it was sold back in 2020.
You Can Buy Kurt Cobain’s Pack Of Cigarettes For $1,750
When you consider the legacy that Kurt Cobain and Nirvana left behind, it’s not all too surprising that the pack of mentholated American Spirits is presently being auctioned off. Described as the most expensive pack of cigarettes ever, the current bid for Cobain’s cancer sticks stands at $1,750. The cigarettes were saved by the Nirvana front man’s rehab roommate after being left behind when he left the facility, shortly before his tragic and untimely death.
More Items Up For Auction
But it’s not just Kurt Cobain’s cigarettes that are being auctioned off by Julien’s Auctions, and there is plenty more where that came from. In addition to the American Spirits, Cobain’s stage-played Fender Skystang is not only being offered for a starting price of $250,000, but after only two bids the price is currently set at $700,000. Current estimates suggest that the guitar in question will sell for up to $2 million when all is said and done.
You Can Own Kurt Cobain’s Clothes
Among the Kurt Cobain memorabilia, some of his wardrobe is also up for sale, including the jeans he wore while filming the music video for “Heart-Shaped Box,” as well as a yellow and orange argyle cardigan, estimated at $20,000 and $8,000 respectively. There are also signed promotional posters, handwritten journal pages, portable amplifiers, and smashed guitars that are all on the auction block.
Kurt Cobain’s Legacy
Even 30 years after his suicide, there is no denying how relevant Kurt Cobain, his band, and his legacy remain to this day. Though we’d argue that a pack of his cigarettes seems like an odd piece to want to add to your collection, it’s not so strange after all when you consider how much Cobain’s music, lyrics, and art resonated with Nirvana fans across multiple generations. Known to be an avid smoker, there’s no telling how many lyrics he wrote while lighting up an American Spirit and hunching over one of his many Mead notebooks.
Other Affordable Nirvana Memorabilia
If you’ve got some extra money to burn, love to collect, and grew up listening to Nirvana, then you may want to check out the Kurt Cobain auction block because you might stumble across a piece of music history that you just have to get your hands on.
Though the cigarettes and guitars come with a hefty price tag, there are number of posters, flyers, and ticket stubs that are actually quite affordable. If you, or somebody you love, still blasts In Utero through their stereo every chance they get, then you at least owe it to yourself to browse the Kurt Cobain catalog and see what’s available before it’s all sold.
