Sonic Youth was an influential American rock band formed in 1981 in New York City. The band was composed of Thurston Moore (guitars, vocals), Kim Gordon (bass, vocals, guitar), Lee Ranaldo (guitar, vocals), and Steve Shelley (drums). They emerged from the no wave art and music scene in New York City, which was characterized by its experimental approach and dissonant soundscapes. Sonic Youth became known for their use
... MoreSonic Youth was an influential American rock band formed in 1981 in New York City. The band was composed of Thurston Moore (guitars, vocals), Kim Gordon (bass, vocals, guitar), Lee Ranaldo (guitar, vocals), and Steve Shelley (drums). They emerged from the no wave art and music scene in New York City, which was characterized by its experimental approach and dissonant soundscapes. Sonic Youth became known for their use of unconventional guitar tunings, extended instrumental segments, and an avant-garde approach to song structure.
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