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Corgan and Auf der Maur Reflect on Love's Influence

3/17/2026

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Melissa Auf der Maur and Billy Corgan discussed Courtney Love's impact on Kurt Cobain's songwriting.
They said Love's contributions to Hole's 1994 album Live Through This were significant.
Billy Corgan said Love influenced his lyrics and encouraged more authentic writing.
They recalled the backlash Love faced after Cobain's death, likening it to Yoko Ono.
Auf der Maur's memoir Even The Good Girls Will Cry is set to release soon.

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Story summary

Melissa Auf der Maur and Billy Corgan discussed Courtney Love's impact on Kurt Cobain's songwriting.
They said Love's contributions to Hole's 1994 album Live Through This were significant.
Billy Corgan said Love influenced his lyrics and encouraged more authentic writing.
They recalled the backlash Love faced after Cobain's death, likening it to Yoko Ono.
Auf der Maur's memoir Even The Good Girls Will Cry is set to release soon.