Girl in a Band
Feb 2015 · Faber & Faber
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Often described as aloof, Kim Gordon opens up as never before in Girl in a Band. Telling the story of her family, her life in visual art, her move to New York City, the men in her life, her marriage, her relationship with her daughter, her music, and her band, Girl in a Band is a rich and beautifully written memoir. Gordon takes us back to the lost New York of the 1980s and '90s that gave rise to Sonic Youth, and the Alternative revolution in popular music the band helped usher in-paving the way for Nirvana, Hole, Smashing Pumpkins and many other acts. But at its core, Girl in a Band examines what partnership means-and what happens when it dissolves.
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4.4
27 reviews
paula mcclelland
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November 8, 2015
This book started off slow for me. I juat wasn't expecting to hear such an honest, unapologetic female voice (her passages on Courtney Love slayed) Reading Kim's account was an eye opener, a real joy. She's one amazing lady and I thank her for sharing the journey with us. She's been called aloof, but that's just patriarchal code for emotional, honest female who doesn't take cr^p. Love it.
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William Scott
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March 25, 2015
The story of Kim was thoughtful, her insights into different times, her ability to use light if that makes sense to describe a time and place. Really could have kept reading would have enjoyed more detail at differents moments in her life, but really enjoyedbthe journey she took me on.
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Brendan Meadors
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February 5, 2018
Can drop all the names she likes its Kim Gordon ffs!!! Great read and a great insight into Kim and SY..
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About the author
Kim Gordon is a musician, vocalist, visual artist, record producer, video director,fashion designer, and actress. She rose to prominence as the bassist, guitarist, and vocalist of alternative rock band Sonic Youth, which she formed with Thurston Moore in 1981. In 2012, after the breakup of Sonic Youth, Gordon formed Body/Head with friend Bill Nace. She has appeared in several films, as well as episodes of Gossip Girl and Girls. She lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, New York, and Los Angeles.
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