Kurt Cobain’s In Utero Hollywood Hills House 2024 | Is it Still There? Has it Been Demolished?

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Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 - c. April 5, 1994) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He became known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Nirvana. Through his angst-fueled songwriting and anti-establishment persona, his compositions widened the thematic conventions of mainstream rock music. He was heralded as a spokesman of Generation X and is widely recognized as one of the most influential alternative rock musicians.
Cobain formed Nirvana with Krist Novoselic and Aaron Burckhard in 1987, establishing themselves as part of the Seattle music scene that later became known as grunge. Burckhard was replaced by Chad Channing before the band released their debut album Bleach (1989) on Sub Pop, after which Channing was in turn replaced by Dave Grohl. With this finalized line-up, the band signed with DGC and found commercial success with the single "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from their critically acclaimed second album Nevermind (1991). Cobain wrote many other hit Nirvana songs such as "About a Girl", "All Apologies", "Aneurysm", "Come as You Are", "Heart-Shaped Box", "In Bloom", "Lithium", "Something in the Way", and "You Know You're Right". Although he was hailed as the voice of Generation X following Nirvana's sudden success, he resented this and believed his message and artistic vision had been misinterpreted by the public.
During his final years, Cobain struggled with a heroin addiction and chronic depression. He also struggled with the personal and professional pressures of fame, and was often in the spotlight for his tumultuous marriage to fellow musician Courtney Love, with whom he had a daughter named Frances. In March 1994, he overdosed on a combination of champagne and Rohypnol, subsequently undergoing an intervention and detox program. On April 8, 1994, he was found dead in the garage of his Seattle home at the age of 27,[5] with police concluding that he had died around three days earlier from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head.
Cobain was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, alongside Nirvana bandmates Novoselic and Grohl, in their first year of eligibility in 2014. Rolling Stone included him on its lists of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time, 100 Greatest Guitarists, and 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. He was ranked 7th by MTV in the "22 Greatest Voices in Music", and was placed 20th by Hit Parader on their 2006 list of the "100 Greatest Metal Singers of All Time".
Perched on a hill in Hollywood Heights, the abandoned haunt once rented by Kurt Cobain has fallen into disrepair, but its past is a bit more illustrious than its present. According to the 2011 documentary “Hit So Hard,” Cobain wrote most of Nirvana’s third and final studio album “In Utero” in the 2,500-square-foot home.

[@MrMusic-nd5to]

I met Kurt at the Roskilde Festival in 1992. I never would have imagined his life would end up the way it did. He was positive, polite, and humble! 🎸

[@toddprater14]

Kurt was massively negative, just look at some of his lyrics…depression or bi-polar , on top of being a dope addict definitely didn’t help and marrying a leach wasn’t good either…he was no longer poor, but he was just as miserable..

[@MrMusic-nd5to]

That's not how he presented himself to me. How Kurt was in his private life is another story. Like many people he had a hard time being famous. In addition, I'm also not a Courtney Love fan!! She was a bad influence that pushed him further into darkness instead of helping him!!!@@toddprater14

[@Nikolella]

So lucky!

[@MrMusic-nd5to]

Did you really read my post? I wasn't giving a history of Kurt Cobain but rather my personal experience meeting him.@@toddprater14

[@Lugas85]

@@toddprater14 The man literally met Kurt while you are just judging Kurt based on his lyrics.

[@Melinda_B62]

I hate the thought of it being demolished. Somebody with money could fix it up, even if they had to start from scratch. Air bnb it with Kurt decor in it so his fans could enjoy staying in a bit of his history. I realize it’s in a spot that would be hard to get construction supplies to, but the surrounding homes are capable of being maintained so that house should be, too. Sadly, it won’t happen. It’s my favorite home of his, I love the architectural details - very unique. Legendary music written there. It’ll be a heartbreaking day when they tear it down. Thanks for keeping us updated, Scott.

[@lisabenson]

Thanks so much for giving us a final sight of this house. I too hate to see it torn down.

[@SharonLongfellow-b8d]

Rest in peace Kurt always remembered never to be forgotten thank you Scott … Sharon ❤

[@sheilacrysler88]

So sad it's getting torn down. Yet another place in hollywood where we go to memorialize and remember those who passed away. I'm so glad you did this one. Thank you Scott. He was a big part of me growing up. RIP Kurt🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@stealthninja4299]

Thank you for the update, Scott. The video on this house that you did before we found out about the current situation with it is what brought me to your channel. It's so sad that they can't preserve this place somehow

[@aprillisa5950]

I would not have made it up those stairs. I can feel myself having a heart attack just watching you climb those stairs. Great video.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you April 😊

[@priestess1111]

I think when I went to Seattle. that was the first thing I wanted to see and I just felt so many different emotions and I just had to leave. The crime. As an empath feeling the sadness, and one of the world's greatest musicians, died alone. So wherever he is at and I know he is somewhere happy I hope you rest well ❤

[@TWEEVIL71]

Love me some Scott on Tape! Thanks for the video man!

[@JillDials]

I miss Kurt Cobain!!! He was such an amazing talent. I remember you did a collaboration with Grimm Life Collective at Kurt Cobain's In Utero house and I have been subscribed to and watched you ever since!!! I love every video you do.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much Jill!

[@craftingzoe]

Such a shame it has to be demolished. Also, all those people that live round there, imagine having to take your grocery shopping up all the stairs! It's worth it for that view.

[@MissFanCulture]

Imagine being a mail carrier and bringing mail to those boxes! Or a delivery person. Leg day everyday!

[@qutie1999]

I was thinking his house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Obviously, I was wrong, but it's very similar. Thanks for taking one for the team, Scott, and making that trek up there! RIP Kurt😢

[@crystalgaddy2985]

There is a Frank Lloyd Wright home farther up the hill. I was watching a doc on it and they mentioned Kurt's house being down the hill.

[@qutie1999]

@crystalgaddy2985 I knew I heard it somewhere! Thanks for letting me know I'm not completely crazy!

[@Mszahnclass95]

woohoo ❤ yes i can never get enough of Kurt Cobain.lets dig into this Scott

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Hope you like it! What’s your first name I always call you Ms Zahn lol

[@Mszahnclass95]

​​​@@SCOTTONTAPEaw so sweet Scott its Angela ❤. i put my last name on KZbin , because my first name like yours is very common in youtube comments . ..i am already a confused person

[@DrVonChilla]

Thanks, Scott. All things must pass. Let's enjoy it while it's here and be forever grateful that all of this happened in our lifetimes. 😀

[@johnconway4161]

RIP Kurt Cobain

[@RockinRobinBird_RB]

Ty Scott on Tape for this update, I found your channel from the first video you did of the In Utero house. And ive been hooked on your channel since. I wish this house could be saved, as a lot of us wish l Love what you do. Your videos are Awesome!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much !

[@poetsdreamsatc]

Thank you Scott for keeping us updated on Kurt’s home. It means a lot to me because I’ll never be able to physically get there to see it for myself. I truly hope they decide NOT to demolish it but re-enforce the structure. It’s too beautiful a place to tear down plus the view is gorgeous. Happy new year Scott and thanks again!🙏❤️🥳

[@mikei9986]

Nirvana forever, much love Scott from Hamilton Ontario Canada ❤️

[@deannacheriamore2828]

😮omg I'm so happy it's still there!!! 💓Ty Scott!!💓💓💓

[@shannon3n8]

Holy moley Scott! Thanks for taking this one for your team - those steps again, oy vey! The woodwork around the windows and under the roof line, classic architecture that I hope whomever tears it down is able to save it and possibly use it in any new construction. Which begs the question - how in the world would one go about demolishing a house perched on such a skinny ass 'terrace' that doesn't seem to have a street wide enough for a car, let alone a dump truck and bulldozer? They gonna use helicopters or ginormous cranes? Neighbors are gonna fuhREAK! Thanks again. My future cardiologist thanks you, too. Damn straight-up concrete stairmaster from hell.

[@Kelvis1977]

Thanks Scott!! I love all your videos!! Super job.. keep up the awesome work!! Blessing's from Kelly in East Tennessee ❤😇✨️🎶⚡️🎶✨️👍🇺🇸✨️

[@aisle_of_view]

Patty Shemmel lived with them the whole time at this house. Lots of video footage in her autobiography "Hit so Hard"

[@warrengford9461]

Glad to see you are keeping us informed about what's going on. And if I haven't said it by now happy new years to you and all those who follow you may 2024 be even better than 2023🎉❤

[@flocosta]

Boy Scott, I admire the fact that you can climb up that steep hill at all. I think that would definitely do me in. I just can't do that anymore. That's really high up. Just be careful and take breaks. I always enjoy seeing this amazing place way up on the hill. I bet it was full of life way back when, which really wasn't that far back. It's sad to know that it's days are numbered, so I'm glad you are documenting such an iconic house. That will keep it alive forever. I'm sorry I didn't catch this sooner but every day it one day closer to getting back to my normal routine. Take care Scott and RIP once again Kurt ❤ 💐

[@38JamieLee38]

Nirvana is like a CORE part of my teen years…. Thank you for the revisits…. I was wondering what has happened since your last visit…

[@esthergoulart3571]

Thank you for the amazing video Scott!! You’re so sweet to do that for us!! Love your channel!! Stay safe!! Love you!! 💙💙❤️❤️🥰🥰💖💖♥️♥️🙏🙏✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@chadmears136]

Thank you soo much Scott for doing these Kurt Cobain videos and that walk to his house looked hard n tough besides it being hott in California. RIP Kurt❤

[@TheDontflinch]

As a Floridian, my mind is boggled at how they built all of these houses close together on a hill, with all of these little walkways that are like little actual roads. How do builders and construction workers maneuver around in these small areas to be able to do anything? You certainly can't get any heavy machinery up there. What if you need a new refrigerator delivered? What if you are receiving an important package? The UPS guy has to walk 500 feet through a maze to get it to you? My guess is that Cobain's house is still standing simply because nobody can get up there to demolish it lol.

[@leob4403]

Fair point, but this type of city building is much more common in Europe for example. The US has extremely restrictive zoning laws that makes most US cities look the same

[@redlady8296]

I think they have a community elevator owned by what I assume is a HOA.

[@NiueanHoney]

You know I love the Kurt stuff!!!

[@KimberlyBandy-xf7re]

❤thank you for doing this. I hope I get to see it before it’s gone. Love your channel ❤ love from TN

[@stucati78]

Thanks for all the Kurt Cobain uploads, including the ones with Michael from Grimm. They actually mean more when an actual fan does them, I really appreciate them dude.

[@Stephanie_S_777]

Thanks Scott! Always love videos about Kurt. What beautiful shots!

[@nicholas87541]

Thanks for the update on this place. RIP Kurt.

[@BataraKado]

we gotta make sure this house gets rebuilt and not demolished. ive always wanted to visit these locations. thanks again @scott on tape absolute legend.

[@bexchick]

Just Thank you! Anytime you add humor to anything it makes my day. I have been having some hard days and you make them better!

[@map3384]

I sometimes wonder do I miss the man or those magical 90s when generation x had its voice. Cobain was one of a number of voices which represented our generation. Layne Staley and Chris Cornell as well . We’re holding onto pieces of these gifted people out of the nostalgia of our youth. I never met the man but he was part of the rhythm of the times. 1989 to 1995. I do wish he had a grave.

[@chrisgray2060]

Nice to see it’s still there. Thank you, Scott! Love the upside down angle up the stairs!

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Haha not sure what happened there

[@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf]

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[@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf]

Los Angeles California 🇺🇸

[@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf]

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[@JohnnyKennedy-sf4sf]

I know you're gonna dig this los Angeles California 🇺🇸

[@roknrolbilly]

HELLO SCOTT!!!! WE LOVE EVERYTHING YOU DO WITH NIRVANA AND KURT......

[@maryknight4823]

Still catching up with your videos today Scott. Many thanks for this one, shame it's going to be demolished!!.. Love all you do Scott, take care and all the best a UK fan ❤.......

[@nick28476]

30 years gone this year... I can remember exactly where I was when it was announced. I was 18 and smoking dope, in a wood, with my mates...

[@bruinsgirl79]

Me too. I was 14!! I can remember like it was yesterday.

[@catherineferguson7388]

Hi Scott, another piece of history soon to be demolished, it’s so sad what happened to Kurt, such an awesome singer, I love Nivana. RIP Kurt Cobain, you are so sorely missed. 💐💐💐💐, my legs don’t do mornings either. Thank you for taking us there before it disappears. Be Safe Scott. 🤟🏼✌️👍🥰🥰

[@Krizzsil86]

I was there on Sunday..them stairs are brutal but worth it!! Rip Kurt!!

[@ALeagueofHerOwn]

Thank you for the update Scott and great video ❤

[@chrismcmanus9634]

It never gets old Bro. I’ve been to the KC memorial bridge in Aberdeen @ 2009. Just noticed a plot of land for sale, directly across the bridgefrom the park. Thinking about buying It 😎

[@dianewood15]

What a great video Scott RIP Kurt Cobain you were amazing It’s great your keeping us updated on his old house

[@krisfrederick5001]

I wonder if Kurt ever actually felt like he was at home again, after the divorce...I can identify, there are houses and there are homes. That being said he openly reconciled with how he complained about pretty not serious matters compared to other people' s life experiences. Godspeed in the New Year Scotty

[@tracygabrielson6933]

It’s so disappointing that someone can’t just demolish the part that has been added on and it could stay as the historical monument

[@Mike_Fahmy]

Glad it's still standing for now. RIP Kurt Cobain 🙏 Your Legacy lives on & will never be forgotten.

[@jayweiss4378]

Another year with Scott…. 👍🏻Looking forward to some cool adventures in 2024!!!!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Happy New Year to you Scott 🙋🏽.

[@Mszahnclass95]

Thanks! i hope for new adventures 2024.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much ….ANGELA!

[@Mszahnclass95]

​​​@@SCOTTONTAPE your welcome SCOTT.i feel like i am shouting across a loud bar to you 😂 (( shouting across the bar we love you )) ). Scott )) my girlfriends can i are a big fans of yours ❤

[@cjbree]

My legs were hurting just watching you climb those stairs! I always look forward to your videos. With the terrain like it is, and houses so close together, how are they going to get machinery up there to tear it down?

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Not sure lol

[@gregdahlen4375]

helicopter?

[@mgers75]

Nirvana is so lengendary that a house they basically airBNB'd for a few months while recording an Album 30 years ago is a destination!

[@Kenautje]

If I were the current owner of the house, I would indeed dismantle the house and rebuild it according to the blueprint. Provided the blueprint of the house is still present.

[@lyds_13]

We went last year and went inside. Very cool to be in a space he once lived in.

[@joangravel2436]

Thanks for the update I enjoyed watching

[@jackiecota-ne8ye]

SOOO SAD!! Thank you again Scott!! Ur amazing and luv ya! ❤❤😊

[@Nicole_Jewell]

R.I.P. Kurt Cobain always in our hearts and never will be forgotten.

[@OU-tn4nt]

RIP Kurt Cobain Gone But Never To Be Forgotten As He's In Our Hearts And Thoughts Always ...

[@andreaweingarten-pj7jc]

What a beautiful area..oh I could definitely live there! Thanks Scott!

[@briankennedy1192]

The Long Goodbye featuring Elliot Gould was the movie where he comes out of the elevator at the top there. Awesome to see great stuff Scotty. Made in 1973.

[@katem1472]

The house next to the top of the elevator was in Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye. It was Elliot Gould's characters home. He also takes the elevator in the film.

[@dfactoryrat653]

I appreciate that update. Thanks Scott 🐭👍

[@SHERRY0010]

I’ve seen a few other vlogs showing that house . And I’m always left to wonder : Just how in the heck are they going to get all the debris from knocking down that house, out of there ??? That elevator never seems to be open . That’s going to be a very pricey demo. And how to get new materials up there ? That has got to be the craziest lot I’ve ever seen . Talk about seclusion . Wow!! Kurt you are missed. So much talent . Gone far too soon 😢

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

I am the 100th like! Terrific video,as always my friend!👍💓🤗✌️

[@ErinsNerdStuff]

Thank you for the update ❤

[@charlenefreeman18]

Thanks for sharing Scott and walking up ALL those steps. RIP Kurt Cobain - always will be playing your music

[@claudioblanco1518]

Scott!!! always on top, love and greetings from Sicily!!!

[@TOMBSTONEWHISPERZ]

Great Video. Mrs Kryme and I went up to the house one day back in 2021. We got the idea from you, and yes that kicked off our channel Tombstone Whisperz. We had a moment of peacefulness there being near something Kurt Cobain. But, yes watching this video brought back memories. Great video!

[@DonJLeBlanc]

Thanx Scott !! OMG that weather !! it s only 23 here in TORONTO today ( 1 -3 - 2024 ) ... UGH MAXIMUS !!! It s haunting to see Kurt s place knowing it s been so abandoned for so long .

[@ALR97]

30 yrs this april.. been on my mind alot. RIP to the legend🙏🕊

[@EllieAussie..]

Love and peace from Australia as always 🦘😘

[@darrenkellman5780]

I wish I could run into Scott he knows a lot about stars who died in a big nirvana fan.

[@Christine-il8nm]

Thankyou scott you got some steps in with this one always enjoy your videos ....

[@chechuivanov1706]

Thank you Scott for keep going. ❤ kisses, Cecilia.

[@lungbutter420]

Thanks for the update!

[@SerenaConcertina]

I thought it was such an interesting design for a home, upon seeing inside from your previous videos. I would have fixed it up personally. Solely because it is a neat design.

[@kimmycupreacts]

Thanks for all your hard work, Scott! ;) I can't believe people have to walk that everyday if they live there. What if you need to move in furniture? 😱

[@wallisb17]

there is an elevator in the tower there that brings you up a few levels to the higher up houses which that house is one of!

[@chrisjaybecker]

The High Tower Apartments, where the elevator tower is, was prominently as Philip Marlowe's apartment building in Robert Altman's "The Long Goodbye" (1973) starring Elliott Gould as Marlowe.

[@frauleinbella9336]

Thank you very much for your interesting and detailed work. What I don't understand is that the house is unfortunately falling into disrepair. The people who live there usually have more money and surely it would be easy to buy this and then exactly THIS house. But I suspect that there may be a legal dispute behind it. I'm surprised. Best regards

[@TravelWithLisaMH]

Great views, but, oh my, i was trying to breathe for you. Well done 👏🏻

[@susanhelms107]

Rest in peace Kurt Cobain thank you so much bro for sharing this awesome video thank God the house is still there I don't understand why they want to tear it down and how would they tear it down that's crazy what is all of Kurt Cobain's fans wanted to see that anyways have a great night and be safe and happy New Year to you and your family❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@melissacolver8550]

Me and my dad visited here when he saw Kiss at the bowl. We saw show and listened for a good half hour from the porch

[@Catherine3296]

Thank you Scott for this video

[@babs5066]

that is great they still have not demolish the house yet and yea they should let it be a tour till they destroy it so people can get some mementoes to have for souvenir that would be great if that could happen but it looks like a long walk I could not make it up there lol but it is a beautiful view thanks Scott for sharing

[@sandydog426]

It's sad they can't keep it preserved, but tbh, I can see it being a huge headache to the neighbors, especially if it was turned into a museum or Airbnb. The area is so narrow--how would all that tourist foot traffic interfere with the people who live in that area? Where would visitors park? Would a musuem/Airbnb based around a man mostly famous for how he died 30 years ago actually be able to sustain the funding put into the maintenance? And realistically, for how long? There is something forlorn, though, about demolishing the place a family lived and loved together. But it happens all the time.

[@TheCelticgirl62]

All I can think of when watching this is what a PITA it would be to bring groceries home! Thanks for the update Scott!!

[@thebigbopper6000]

Thanks for the long hike again Scott. I Always wondered if the seclusion of the house was the appeal to them moving up there. I know the small apartment they had on Spaulding st. was quite run down but very accessible to get around town. This house had to be hell on them with a baby to have to moniver around town for food, supply's, and appointment's, and stuff. Knowing what i know about Kurt and how lazy he could be I would imagine that he was a home body, and would do all he could to prevent the long walk in and out of this place. They probably had plenty of runners that would deliver goods and services to them just to avoid the long walk.

[@heatstroke584]

Pew, still smells like teen spirit, great vid, nice to see it still standing

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

I remember your other videos showing the inside pics. What a cool structure this place is. What a shame to letnit go ❤

[@GodWearsGucci]

Not an early person either. The video you did a year ago or more with Michael of GrimmLife Collective was epic. Best decision you ever made going into that house. That was sweet documenting there…….

[@jaredpound9654]

Must be about time you go back and give us the latest update on this place Scotty!

[@CooteRJ_84]

It looks like a nice area. Great view at least

[@zedystic1147]

Wish Kurt was still here, such an interesting artist. I can imagine hearing him play guitar through the walls while you were walking by.. I just imagine chilling with Kurt in the morning at that house in the living room while he played acoustic or something just talking or something. What a cool experience that would of been. So beautiful and sunny there. Much love Scott!

[@kurdtacolbain731]

No matter how many times you hike back up to Kurt's house, I will watch! ❤

[@MashaT22]

Has nobody tried to get a local politician involved? Maybe they can somehow intervene to prevent the demolition. There is clearly historic significance both musically and culturally as the Cobain-Love home at the height of Nirvana, not to mention that it was built by a famous architect. I realize there was an add-on, but the house is essentially the same. Whatever was added on can probably even be removed if need be. It looks like the bones of the house are fine, just floors and walls need some help - and that’s repairable. This seems possible to restore. With the right investors raising money, they can open a museum and/or even use it as an Airbnb (kind of like the first house you showed us up by Seattle). My guess is that the locals just want an excuse to have it torn down because they don’t want the tourists. Honestly, I do t think it would bring droves of tourists to that degree. I don’t see bus loads of people going up to that height of the Hills cause people would still have to partially hike and most folks won’t be able are want to bother. It could even be made a provision by the local HOA - tourists and Airbnb allowed but no bus loads. Someone needs to find out who owns the house and see how much they’d want for it before it’s demolished, get a politician involved, etc. I bet TMZ could find out the details for the owner and possibly even get the house saved and restored with the right connections, lol.

[@jameskett5241]

They will probably leave one wall standing so it's a "renovation" as opposed to a new build, so part of this place will be incorporated into whatever the insane new place will be. What an absolute pain in the ass that's going to be to demolish, and build.

[@sonplusone7059]

Nice seeing you do an exercise video lol. You got your steps in, literally 🤗 Happy New Year Scott

[@elizabethsulliman]

I looked him up... Ralph Flewelling designed mostly schools/colleges. But here are some notable ones of his that aren't schools...He designed the Electric Fountain in Beverly Hills in 1931, the post office in Beverly Hills in 1932 and 1933. Later, he designed the city hall and police station in Newport Beach, California in 1949. And of course Kurt Cobain's house there and the neighboring house that you read the plaque from. It's too bad and sad it's being torn down...if it never had the addition or renovation...it could be a landmark...in the sense of untouchable. It is one no matter that. But it will be so upsetting to see another house there one day.