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Millions of the oldest members of the cohort have roughly 10 good working years left to stockpile for their golden years. And many are in trouble.

A plurality of younger voters in the United States are registering as independents, according to a Gallup report.

>> the so-called slackers, generation x, they were not being paid attention to. and this pressure was building up, especially in the music industry, for something that actually spoke to them. >> this is the first american generation that will make less than their parents will. it's a tough time to grow up in. and i think the band and kurt cobain in particular reflect that angst. ♪ yeah, yeah ♪ >> kurt cobain was a great songwriter with this ability to scream almost in tune. it just gave an intensity that was really unique. ♪ i kill you, i'm not gonna crack ♪ >> nirvana gave the record ...

Every generation throws new slang terms up the pop charts. It’s as common as adolescence.

Generation coming in and saying what you have for us? >> the so-called slackers and generation x were not being paid attention to and that pressure was building up in the music industry for something that actually spoke to them. >> this is the first american generation that will make less than their parents will. it's a tough time to grow up and and i think the band and kurt cobain in particular reflect that angst. >> kurt cobain was a great songwriter. with his ability to scream almost in tune. it just gave an intensity that was really unique. >> nirvana give the record industry a wake-up cal...