Name: Kim Gordon Sonic Youth Birthday Greeting Card
Brand: Kim Gordon, Sonic Youth

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Kim Gordon Sonic Youth Birthday Greeting Card

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Greeting Card

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Limited edition

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2024-08-05

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Crabstix Cards

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Standard:20

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Kim Gordon

Sonic Youth

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New Wave / Post Punk

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Crabstix

Kim Gordon is a renowned bassist, guitarist, and vocalist born in Rochester, New York on 28 April 1953. Raised in Los Angeles, she primarily expresses herself through visual art. In 1981, Gordon moved to New York City where she co-founded Sonic Youth with her husband Thurston Moore (1984–2012). Alongside Sonic Youth, Gordon has also been involved in various other musical projects including Body/Head, Free Kitten, Ciccone Youth, Harry Crews, and Mirror/Dash.

Gordon's unique artistic vision extends beyond Sonic Youth. Her solo project Body/Head showcases her experimental soundscapes and poetic lyrics. She has collaborated with fellow artists such as Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo to create captivating music that pushes boundaries.

Influenced by the likes of Liars, Pere Ubu, Suicide, Beak>, The Breeders and more; Kim Gordon's work resonates with fans of diverse genres. Her contributions to the music industry have left an indelible mark on alternative rock and noise rock scenes.

Sonic Youth, formed in New York City in 1981, is a highly influential band that emerged from the No-Wave music scene. Comprised of Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, Kim Gordon, and Richard Edson initially, they later added drummer Steve Shelley. With their roots in experimental music and collaborations with Glenn Branca, Sonic Youth has consistently pushed boundaries throughout their career.

Over the years, Sonic Youth recorded 15 albums together and embarked on various side and solo projects. Their work is known for its challenging and innovative nature, making them one of the most intriguing bands of their time. The album "Sonic Nurse," featuring Jim O'Rourke's talents alongside the band members', further solidified their reputation.

In 2011, Sonic Youth went on an indefinite hiatus following the separation of Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore after nearly three decades of marriage. Despite this setback, their impact on alternative rock remains undeniable.

Searching for a card for your Sonic Youth-obsessed pal? Make their day as sweet as sugar kane and prove you're the koolest thing in their world. All cards are A6, blank inside, printed on high quality card and designed/shipped from London, UK.

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Discover Kim Gordon Sonic Youth Birthday Greeting Card by Kim Gordon. Exclusive vinyl-inspired card from Crabstix. A6 size, blank inside, high-quality print.