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Sonic Youth helped define alternative rock with their innovative use of dissonant, experimental guitar tunings and feedback, influencing generations of indie bands. Fronted by Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon, the New York City group blended noise rock and art punk into a distinct, enduring sound.
Sonic Youth Profile
| Inception | Formed in New York, New York in 1981. |
| Members | Lee Ranaldo, Jim O’Rourke, Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Richard Edson |
| Key Albums | Goo (1990), Dirty (1992), Daydream Nation (1988), Rather Ripped (2006), Sister (1987), EVOL (1986), Washing Machine (1995), Sonic Nurse (2004), Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star (1994), The Eternal (2009). |
| Key Tracks | Teen Age Riot (1988), Kool Thing (1990), Superstar (1994), Incinerate (2006), Dirty Boots (1990), Schizophrenia (1987), Mildred Pierce (1990), Silver Rocket (1988), 100% (1992), Sugar Kane (1992). |
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