Stephen Malkmus

Musician Stephen Malkmus was the lead singer of the popular '90s indie rock band Pavement. He currently records solo albums with a backing band called The Jicks. His album Real Emotional Trash was released in March of 2008.

1. Born: May 30, 1966 in Santa Monica, California
2. Plays guitar, drums, bass
3. Record Labels: Matador Records, Domino Records, Drag City
4. Provides singing voice for Cate Blanchett in I'm Not There

• 1992: Slanted and Enchanted
• 1994: Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain
• 1995: Wowee Zowee
• 1997: Brighten the Corners
• 1999: Terror Twilight

• 2001: Stephen Malkmus
• 2003: Pig Lib
• 2004: Face the Truth
• 2008: Real Emotional Trash

In addition to his work on his own records and with Pavement, Malkmus has been featured in a variety of other bands. He collaborated frequently with The Silver Jews and was a member of that group for a time. He also played with a Sonic Youth side project named Kim's Bedroom in the late 1990s, though an actual studio album was never produced. He was also a founding member of The Crust Brothers, a side project with members of Silkworm that released a live album, Marquee Mark, largely composed of Bob Dylan covers.