Thurston Moore is an American musician, widely recognized for his pivotal role as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist in Sonic Youth. Beyond his iconic band, Moore has engaged in a prolific array of solo endeavors and group collaborations, alongside managing an independent record label. His musical output beyond Sonic Youth showcases a diverse and innovative spirit, mirroring the boundary-pushing ethos of his work with the band. Moore's solo career and extensive collaborations further illuminate the depth of his artistic vision and his enduring impact on the alternative music landscape.
The memoir offers an intimate look at the author's journey from a music-obsessed teenager in small-town Connecticut to a key figure in the iconic band Sonic Youth. It explores his artistic evolution, highlighting three decades of creativity, experimentation, and the profound impact of music on his life. Through personal anecdotes, the author reflects on the formation of the band and the transformative power of art, providing insights into the music scene and his experiences within it.
"A memoir tracing the author's life and art, from his teen years, to the formation of his legendary rock group, to his years as a member of Sonic Youth"-- Provided by publisher
A visual history of counterculture music T-shirts, spanning the defining era of indie music. Ripped is the first book to document the shirts of the post-punk and indie period, after the submission of 1960s rock ‘n’ roll to mass popularity and before the onset of ironic consumerism. Carefully selected from the archives of vintage fashion collector Cesar Padilla, the 200 T-shirts in this book are classic examples of rare and extremely limited shirts created by and for the very bands who embodied the true essence of the DIY and indie movements—from The Ramones to Sonic Youth, John Cale, Talking Heads, Madonna, X, Pil, The Germs, and many others. Each shirt has been photographed in all its gritty, sweat-stained glory just as it was found—on the street, in a thrift store, or inherited from a friend. Introduced by Lydia Lunch, the book includes recollections and ruminations from musicians, fashion designers, and pop culture personalities on the enigmatic and enduring appeal of the rock band T-shirt.
Presents an illustrated tell-all account of the life and death of the Grunge movement - which emerged in late - 1980s Seattle before taking over pop culture proper for the better half of the 1990s. This book covers the whole scene from a wide variety of angles.