Although I don't really know that much about Sonic Youth or their music I've always somehow been aware of Kim Gordon. Her autobiography Girl in a Band is a fabulous read and yes, I've been listening to Sonic Youth since I read it!
I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Her childhood in SoCal and Hong Kong and the difficulties of sharing it with her mentally ill brother is written about engagingly and honestly.
Her adventures in the New York art and music scene of the 1980's are evocative as is her involvement with grunge in the '90's.
And of course, she tells the story of her relationship and break up with Thurston Moore.
Kim Gordon is an inspiring woman, a musician, an artist, a business woman, a mother and (now) an author... I loved this candid book - read it whether you are a fan or not.
Recommended.
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