Tony Hawk Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Kurt Cobain as Grandfathers of the Same Child
Image credits: Tony Hawk/Instagram; Frank Micelotta/Getty
Tony Hawk, the legendary skateboarder, recently shared a heartfelt tribute to Kurt Cobain, the late Nirvana frontman, on his Instagram story. The post featured a ticket stub from a Nirvana concert that Hawk attended in 1991, which he described as a transformative experience. Hawk explained that he had attended the concert after a skateboarding competition in Houston, Texas, and was blown away by the performance. He wrote that the concert was "as transformative as live music can possibly be; we all experienced something rare and powerful that night. The world would never be the same."
Hawk's post was not just a nostalgic look back at a memorable concert, but also a tribute to Kurt Cobain, who is the grandfather of his own grandson, Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk. Ronin is the son of Hawk's son, Riley, and Frances Bean Cobain, Kurt's daughter with Courtney Love. Hawk expressed his wish that Kurt could be present to see the incredible woman his daughter has become, meet her devoted husband, and hold their wondrous grandchild. The post has gone viral, with many fans taking to social media to share their reaction to Hawk's heartfelt tribute.
The story of Tony Hawk and Kurt Cobain's connection through their grandchild has captivated fans, with many commenting on the incredible coincidence that two legends from different fields share a grandchild. Some have even joked that Ronin has the coolest grandfathers in the world, with one user writing that having Kurt Cobain and Tony Hawk as grandfathers is "an outrageous flex." Others have shared their own memories of Nirvana and Tony Hawk, and how their music and skateboarding have inspired them over the years.
In addition to Tony Hawk's tribute, Frances Bean Cobain has also spoken about her father's legacy and how it has impacted her life. In a post last April, which marked 30 years since Kurt's death, Frances shared a carousel of images, including throwbacks of Kurt from his childhood and photos of the father-daughter duo from "the last time [they] were together." She also reflected on how she wishes she could have known her father more closely, and how his death has taught her to appreciate the preciousness of life. Frances has also held onto a letter her father wrote her before she was born, which includes a line that reads, "Where you go or wherever I go, I will always be with you."
Some of the notable releases and events related to Tony Hawk and Kurt Cobain include:
- Nirvana's iconic album "Nevermind" released in 1991
- Tony Hawk's skateboarding competition in Houston, Texas, in 1991
- Kurt Cobain's death in 1994
- Frances Bean Cobain's marriage to Riley Hawk in 2023
- The birth of Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk in 2024
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