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Name: Girl in a band
Rating: 3.333333333333 (6 reviews)
Author: Kim Gordon

Kim Gordon recounts her life as a founding member of Sonic Youth, a fashion icon, and a trailblazer for women in rock. The book traces her upbringing in California during the 1960s and 1970s, her development as a visual artist, and her move to New York City. Gordon discusses her relationships, marriage, and motherhood while detailing the influence and legacy of Sonic Youth on the alternative music scene and on bands such as Nirvana, Hole, and Smashing Pumpkins. Through candid reflection, she explores what it means to transition from girl to woman in an uncharted musical and artistic landscape, and how partnership and identity evolve over time.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography

Authors: Kim Gordon

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