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- Founded: 1981
- Origin: New York City
- Label: Matador Records
- Studio albums: 16
- Associated with New York's No Wave art and music scene
- Drummer Bob Bert left the band in the mid-80s
- Bert was replaced by Steve ShelleyRolling Stone: Sonic Youth Biography
- Known for using alternate guitar tunings to create their signature soundRolling Stone: http://www.rollingstone.com... Sonic Youth Biography]
- July 1999: Their guitars, amps and other gear were stolenRolling Stone: Sonic Youth Biography
- October 2005: Some of the gear was found and returned to the bandRolling Stone: Sonic Youth Biography
- Appeared on The Simpsons episode "Homerpalooza"
- Former Pavement bassist, Mark Ibold, joined the band in 2006
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Sonic Youth are a pioneering Alternative Rock band from New York City that have consistently pushed the boundaries of experimental music over their 25+ year career. Combining elements of Punk, Alternative and Noise Rock, Sonic Youth were able to forge their own unique musical identity and are usually considered to be one of the quintessential "underground" bands of all time. Their 16th studio album, The Eternal, will be released via Matador Records on June 9.
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Background
Sonic Youth got their start in the early 1980's underground music and art scene in New York City. Influenced by such bands as the Velvet Underground, The Stooges and Patti Smith, Sonic Youth embraced the DIY ethos that characterized the Indie music scene of the day. -
Career
While a few critics initially had a tough time with the band's experimental sound and unorthodox playing style, the music press eventually started to appreciate their unique appeal. Although their critical success didn't translate into a great deal of commercial success, the band was able to gain a loyal and dedicated fan base that helped them survive over 15 studio albums and countless tours. -
Band Members
- Thurston Moore - Guitar/Vocals
- Kim Gordon - Bass/Vocals
- Lee Ranaldo - Guitar
- Steve Shelley - Drums
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Partial Discography
- 1983: Confusion Is Sex
- 1985: Bad Moon Rising
- 1986: EVOL
- 1987: Sister
- 1988: Daydream Nation
- 1990: Goo
- 1992: Dirty
- 1994: Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star
- 1995: Washing Machine
- 1998: A Thousand Leaves
- 2000: NYC Ghosts & Flowers
- 2002: Murray Street
- 2004: Sonic Nurse
- 2006: Rather Ripped
- 2009: The Eternal
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Sonic Youth Questions
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If offered to drink from the fountain of youth, would you? 2 AnswersWhy not? With so much pleasure and joy! I can even sacrifice something to drink from it. I am aware about the curses of immortality and ever-youth (you see your... read more -
Doctor Who : In the visitation episodes Terileptil destroys, the doctors sonic screwdriver; how does the sonic screwdriver return? 1 AnswerDoctor Who has never been that strict about continuity. Apparently the sonic screwdriver was retired in The Visitation as it was felt that it was getting over-u... read more -
Would you ever be inclined to open your home to a less fortunate youth, as in the movie "The Blind Side" starring Sandra Bullock? 1 AnswerIf I had a lot of money, I might build a safe house for the less fortunate youth, and I'd even worked with them closely. I've been working with teens, both who ... read more
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