The band for which shes best known, sonic youth, broke up in 2011 after a 30year run its final show is the starting point of the book. Kim gordon talks end of sonic youth, relationship with kurt. Sonic youth tunic song for karen lyrics genius lyrics. Kim gordon on life after sonic youth gordon cofounded sonic youth with thurston moore. Gordon said the book was a way to open up other opportunities for finding ways to support myself, to be quite. Kim gordons fashion line mirrordash makes its urban outfitters debut on monday, marking this months secondbest celebrityfashionline announcement.
As cofounder of legendary rock band sonic youth, bestselling author, and celebrated artist, kim gordon. Sensational fix by thurston moore 20090301 jan 1, 1750. The breakup of sonic youths kim gordon and thurston moore was pretty earthshattering. As cofounder of legendary rock band sonic youth, bestselling author, and celebrated artist, kim gordon is one of the most singular and influential figures of the modern era. Sonic youth is the debut ep by american rock band sonic youth. Kim gordon v disney is an unusually revealing punkrock folk tale. Kim gordons open letter to karen carpenter dangerous minds. This song references both singer karen carpenter who died of anorexia in 1983, and a previous song sonic youth bassist kim gordon had written about carpenter, tunic song for karen. Kim gordon born 28 april 1953 in rochester, ny, united states is chiefly known as the former bass player and singer along with lee ranaldo and her then partner thurston moore of the alternative rock band sonic youth 19812011. Dreaming, dreaming of a girl like me hey what are you waiting for feeding, feeding me i feel like im disappearing getting smaller every day but i look in. The sonic youth bassist and singer on her disillusionment with the. Sonic youth and kim gordon continue to age gracefully with a new lp, the eternal by jaime lees in their 28year career, indierock godfathers sonic youth have experienced unprecedented success and had unparalleled staying power. Feb 06, 2012 steve shelley, kim gordon, lee ranaldo, thurston moore. But kim gordon has remained an enigma until her new memoir finally lifted the lid.
This personally curated scrapbook is an edgy and evocative portrait of gordons life, art, and style. Gordon can use the book to talk about whatever the f she wants, including her. Sonic youths kim gordon designs for urban outfitters paste. Kim gordon, the musician, visual artist and actress best. Kim gordon, founding member of sonic youth, fashion icon, and role model for a generation of women, now tells her storya memoir of life as an artist, of music, marriage, motherhood, independence, and as one of the first women of rock and roll, written with the lyricism and haunting beauty of patti smiths just kids. In her sixties and decidedly postsonic youth, kim gordon is even more of a force to be reckoned with and she has the new album, book, and artwork to prove it. See more ideas about kim gordon, youth and rock and roll. They were indie rocks power couple a shining example of love and. Feb 12, 2015 girl in a band is a study of her subsequent disillusionment. Collectief, kims bedroom, edition purple books, paris, 2000, 56 pages. Oct 21, 2016 in her sixties and decidedly postsonic youth, kim gordon is even more of a force to be reckoned with and she has the new album, book, and artwork to prove it. Kim gordon s girl in a band offers interesting insights, especially on the formation of sonic youth, how the band approached songs and albums what they had in mind while writing specific songs and what their studio sessions were like.
Her playing formed the backbone of the bands near threedecadelong career, a pivotal cog in the redefining alternative rock machine. I came to gordons book with lots of respect for her place in the music world, and lots of curiosity. Kim gordons girl in a band offers interesting insights, especially on the formation of sonic youth, how the band approached songs and albums what they had in mind while writing specific songs and what their studio sessions were like. Kim gordon, founding member of sonic youth, fashion icon, and role model for. It is the only recording featuring the early sonic youth lineup with richard edson on drums. Welcome to kim gordons second youth w magazine womens. Written by kim gordon, foreword by carrie brownstein. It was subsequently revealed that the frontman cheated on his wife with a woman he then moved to london with.
Kim althea gordon born april 28, 1953 is an american musician, singer, songwriter and. Finally, she gives us a little peek behind the curtain with her. In the same year, an artists book kim gordon chronicles vol. Pt 2 of 2 of nardwuars interview with sonic youth outside the pacific coliseum in vancouver, bc, canada. Kim gordons memoir, girl in a band, is out next month, and while i personally havent read the thing, what little ive read about it suggests its going to be. One of alternative rocks most iconic power couples is no more. The former sonic youth frontwoman talks to alexandra pollard about her debut solo record, the dissolution of her 29year marriage to thurston. Kim gordon sonic youth kool thing lookin like a kitty kim gordon singer and bassist with american band sonic youth in new york city on june get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images the standout passages in sonic youth singer kim gordons new book, girl in. Going solo after sonic youth, and why she identifies with girls making a noise sonic youths kim gordon on postband life, finding her voice as a visual artist, and the time. Sua ultima formacao foi thurston moore vocais e guitarra, lee ranaldo vocais e guitarra, kim gordon baixo, guitarra e vocais, mark ibold e steve shelley. The title of kim gordon s strikingly confessional new memoir, girl in a band feb. In her autobiography, girl in a band, sonic youth bassist kim gordon delves into the life of an underground musician, exploring her experiences as an integral member of the influential noise rock outfit. Dotsonics kim gordon official website of sonic youth. Throughout its existence she also faced the sexist.
The book begins in 2011, with gordon looking out at the audience in sao paulo during sonic youths last ever concert. Kim gordon of sonic youth rocks out in the first of tellers pictures for marc jacobs marc jacobs advertising 19982009 by juergen teller. Gordon and her contributions in sonic youth are considered by critics and music scholars to have been key influences in the development of grunge music and riot grrrl, both musical movements which began in the early 1990s. Kim gordon, founding member of sonic youth, fashion icon, and role model for a generation of. Sep 12, 20 music, film, tv and political news coverage. Alongside longtime husband thurston moore and guitarist lee ranaldo, the now60yearold. For three decades, kim gordon and sonic youth were synonymous. Gordon said the book was a way to open up other opportunities for finding ways to support myself, to be quite honest. Sonic youth founder reveals her top 10 favourite books. Gordons book tour in support of girl in a band begins later this month. Kim gordon thurston moore lee ranaldo steve shelley. Steve shelley, kim gordon, lee ranaldo, thurston moore. Feb 22, 2015 for 30 years, the band sonic youth had, as its core, its two main vocalists. Discussion in bassists bg started by thunder76, dec 16, 2010.
Kim gordon, the musician, visual artist and actress best known as the bassist of alternative rock band sonic youth, has created a list of 10 books that have helped inspire her vision. The demise of sonic youth coincided with the dissolution of her marriage to moore. The demise of sonic youth coincided with the dissolution of her marriage to. I refused to play the game for three decades, kim gordon was the charismatic frontwoman in sonic youth alongside husband thurston moore. The book begins in 2011, with gordon looking out at the audience in sao.
Kim gordon, sonic youths antifrontwoman, on the band and breakups. I refused to play the game for three decades, kim gordon was the charismatic frontwoman in. Of course, most sonic youth fans are aware that the 1990 song, tunic song for karen, is a not exactly transparent reference to karen carpenter, the honeyvoiced chanteuse and easylistening icon. Jun 26, 20 few people seem to be having a busier year than kim gordon. You cant really forgive someone if they dont say they. Kim gordon on divorce, art and life after sonic youth an altrock icon opens up in her new memoir girl in a band. Lana del rey has probably been called worse, but according to kim gordon the singer is damningly a female chris isaak. Kim gordon looks back on life in sonic youth, and beyond sfgate. Kim gordon and thurston moore separate consequence of sound. Sonic youths kim gordon has some harsh words for courtney. Few people seem to be having a busier year than kim gordon.
Gossip about the breakdown of both her marriage and sonic youth will draw many to gordons book. The event was to music what tom hanks and rita wilson breaking up. For 30 years, the band sonic youth had, as its core, its two main vocalists. Kim gordon, cofounder of sonic youth, tells how as a teenager she found refuge in out of my mind, a song by neil young when he played with buffalo springfield. A new edition, part of the faber greatest hits series books that have taken. Kim gordons trademark disaffected delivery feels almost sardonic, as she pleas, i feel like im disappearing getting smaller every day, but i look in the mirror im bigger in. Following the dissolution of sonic youth and her divorce from moore, gordon formed. According to an issued press release, sonic youths kim gordon and thurston moore have separated, ending their marriage of 27 years. In the wake of sonic youth s much talked about demise and the end of her marriage to bandmate thurston moore, gordon has spent the. In the wake of sonic youths much talked about demise and the end of her marriage to. She gives us a guided tour through some of the records she remembers. Kim gordon on divorce, art and life after sonic youth. Sonic youths kim gordon on neil youngs out of my mind wsj. Interview with kim gordon of sonic youth jaimeville.
Kim gordon, sonic youths antifrontwoman, on the band and. Sonic youth split in 2011 after moore and kim gordon divorced. I could have seen her talk about that book like a stones throw from my house. Kim gordon, former bassist and frontwoman in the totemic altrock band sonic youth, is discussing the breakdown of her 29year marriage to thurston moore. When their marriage broke up in 2011, so did the band. Having graduated from the otis art institute, gordon moved to new york city in 1980 and had high hopes of pursuing an art career. Kim gordon on life after sonic youth rolling stone.
Sonic youths kim gordon explains breakup with thurston. Sonic youths kim gordon lists her top 10 favourite books. Girl in a band is a study of her subsequent disillusionment. A memoir is a 2015 autobiography written by former sonic youth bass guitarist, vocalist and songwriter kim gordon. Sonic youth s kim gordon was indie rocks poster girl for having it all, but she never had a plan, she admits in her candid, fascinating memoir extract.
Vanity fair as much a chronicle of the combustion of music and popular culture sonic youth helped ignite as it is an earnest portrait of the band and examination of their workbrownes book will suck you inhe fleshes out the personalities and occasional tensions behind the bands deadpan image. Feb 18, 2015 shes an enigmatic rock star, fashion icon, and visual artist but what do we really know about sonic youths kim gordon. Kim gordon, sonic youth s antifrontwoman, on the band and breakups. Kim gordon talks end of sonic youth, relationship with kurt cobain in long memoir excerpt. It was subsequently revealed that the frontman cheated on his wife with a woman he then moved to. It was recorded between december 1981 and january 1982 and released in march 1982 by glenn brancas neutral label. Kim gordon sonic youth kool thing lookin like a kitty kim gordon singer and bassist with american band sonic youth in new york city on june get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images the standout passages in sonic youth singer kim gordons new book, girl in a band, are all about her personal style.
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