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Watch Jared Leto perform as Kurt Cobain in bizzaro tribute video

by Nicole Villeneuve

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So here is something to leave you a little speechless on this otherwise harmless Wednesday, and not in the good way.

Jared Leto uploaded a video of himself imitating Kurt Cobain a little while ago, and yesterday, the 17th anniversary of Kurt’s death, he drew a little more attention to it just to, you know, honour the dead.

From the 30 Seconds to Mars YouTube page:

I heard today (April 5) was the day Kurt passed away 17 years ago. Can’t believe it’s been that long. So grateful for his contribution and inspiration. Not sure I’d be doing this if it weren’t for him. He gave us all permission to create no matter what our skill set and reminded me that dreams are possible. Thanks for that. This made me recall a short piece of film I shot when I heard they were making a film celebrating his life. I made it to explore the character and explore creative possibilities. I never sent it to the studio or to anyone but thought I’d share it now…

No better way to remember the day than with the same confusion, anger, and expletives as when it happened. This time it’s all wrapped up in a whole lot more laughing, though. Watch the video of Jared Leto performing and “living” as Kurt Cobain below. C’mon. Stare incredulously with us. [Thanks, sorta, to Stereogum for the heads up on this.]