Kim Gordon

Born 28 April 1953.

Sonic Youth @ V2005 - 20/08/05..JJB Arena Photo: Tabatha Fireman/Redferns

Biography

Kim Althea Gordon (born April 28, 1953, Rochester, New York) is an American musician, vocalist, artist, record producer, video director, fashion designer, and actress. Gordon's primary musical act was the alternative rock band Sonic Youth, in which she sang and played bass and guitar. Gordon also formed the musical project Free Kitten with Julia Cafritz (of Pussy Galore) in the 1990s, in addition to collaborations with musicians such as Ikue Mori, DJ Olive, William Winant, Lydia Lunch, Yoko Ono, Raymond Pettibon, Courtney Love, and Chris Corsano.

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