# In 1991, Neil Young heard “the best” rock singer he’d ever seen. Three years later, he didn’t want to talk about him

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-1991-neil-young-heard-the-best-rock-singer-hed-ever-seen-three-years-later-he-didnt-want-to-talk-about-him/
- Published: 2026-11-05T17:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T20:07:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/1991-neil-young-heard-best-rock-singer/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Young called Cobain one of the greatest singers and musicians.
- Cobain’s 1994 death left Young unwilling to discuss him publicly.
- Young said he had wanted to offer Cobain support.

## Summary

Neil Young was deeply affected by Kurt Cobain’s death in 1994 and declined to discuss it publicly while promoting his album *Sleeps with Angels*. Young said Cobain had inspired him and was “one of the absolute best of all time” in his view.

The article recalls that Young had admired grunge and influenced musicians such as Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell, though he felt distant from Cobain. Young remembered wanting to speak with him and offer support, but believed he had reached out too late. Cobain’s death informed the emotional backdrop of *Sleeps with Angels*.

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