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New York City, New York, United States (1981 – present)
Sonic Youth is an influential experimental rock band which formed in New York City, New York, United States in 1981. The current lineup consists of Thurston Moore (vocals, guitar), Kim Gordon (vocals, bass, guitar), Lee Ranaldo (vocals and guitar), Mark Ibold (bass) and Steve Shelley (drums).
In their early career, Sonic Youth was associated with the No Wave art and music scene in New York City. Part of the first wave of American noise rock groups, the band carried out their interpretation of the hardcore punk ethos throughout the evolving American underground that focused more on the DIY ethic of the genre rather than its specific sound. As a result, Sonic Youth was pivotal in the rise of the alternative rock movement.
Sonic Youth have expressed a wide variety of influences, ranging from the influential protopunk musician Patti Smith to composer John Cage. The band has been praised for having “redefined what rock guitar could do”, using a wide variety of unorthodox guitar tunings, and preparing guitars with objects like drumsticks and screwdrivers to alter the instruments’ timbre.
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Formation and early history: 1977-1981
Sonic Youth’s history began when guitarist Thurston Moore moved to New York City in early 1976. Interested in punk, Moore joined The Coachmen, a guitar-based quartet, after arriving in the city. Lee Ranaldo, an art student at Binghamton University, became a fan of the Coachmen, and he and Moore were soon friends. Ranaldo was a member of Glenn Branca’s electric guitar ensemble, touring throughout the United States and Europe. After the breakup of the Coachmen, Moore began jamming with Stanton Miranda, whose band, ckm, featured local artist Kim Gordon.
In their early career, Sonic Youth was associated with the No Wave art and music scene in New York City. Part of the first wave of American noise rock groups, the band carried out their interpretation of the hardcore punk ethos throughout the evolving American underground that focused more on the DIY ethic of the genre rather than its specific sound. As a result, Sonic Youth was pivotal in the rise of the alternative rock movement.
Sonic Youth have expressed a wide variety of influences, ranging from the influential protopunk musician Patti Smith to composer John Cage. The band has been praised for having “redefined what rock guitar could do”, using a wide variety of unorthodox guitar tunings, and preparing guitars with objects like drumsticks and screwdrivers to alter the instruments’ timbre.
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Formation and early history: 1977-1981
Sonic Youth’s history began when guitarist Thurston Moore moved to New York City in early 1976. Interested in punk, Moore joined The Coachmen, a guitar-based quartet, after arriving in the city. Lee Ranaldo, an art student at Binghamton University, became a fan of the Coachmen, and he and Moore were soon friends. Ranaldo was a member of Glenn Branca’s electric guitar ensemble, touring throughout the United States and Europe. After the breakup of the Coachmen, Moore began jamming with Stanton Miranda, whose band, ckm, featured local artist Kim Gordon.
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Shoutbox
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Kaytleah22 wrote:
love Sonic Youth,anyone wanna webcam chat? the link is in my profile.
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RockyRevolution wrote:
i keep asking myself when i will stop listen to them, its fascinating....everytime when i think about what i wanna listen to sonic youth is bumping into my head.......
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NateAbel wrote:
Any of you? http://www.latfh.com/post/239305306/look-at-this-fucking-love-connection
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calicatri wrote:
http://www.lastfm.pt/group/SENTIMENTAL+HUMAN+BEINGS+WITH+AWESOME+GENITALIA
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XimenaDoherty wrote:
To Nancykitten: i totally agree with you :-)
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Anna7ti wrote:
Shadow Of A Doubt ...
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nancykitten wrote:
The Smiths pretty much got labelled indie after the fact, like when Oasis and Blur and co. came along, and wore their Smiths influence on their sleeve. Sonic Youth weren't the first 'indie' band: The Fall were doing it long before, but Sonic Youth were one of the first bands to get labelled 'indie' as a philosophy; eg. they were doing it without the need of majors, as an underground statement.
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NateAbel wrote:
@verdaccio: probably too busy listening to 80's punk has-beens that never were? Just a joke! I don't know.
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breatheH20 wrote:
Sonic Youth are their own genre. That should solve the debate immediately.
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breatheH20 wrote:
"Sunday"... gah... I can't listen / love this song enough. That intro cuts right to the soul, as does the remainder of the song.
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SirMothy wrote:
well tcallahan their newest albums arent that noisy really compared to some of their older ones. The Eternal is pretty much alternative rock if I had to give it a genre. Anyway I hate these genre debates.
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verdaccio wrote:
someone explain to me why i hate Sonic Youth so
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N3croyeti wrote:
lol
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tcallahan wrote:
haven't heard sonic youth labeled as indie in about ten years. thought everyone called them noise now.
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NateAbel wrote:
Morrissey does NOT approve you calling the Smiths not the first indie band ever.
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SirMothy wrote:
actually scratch that. SY formed in 81 and apparently the Smiths formed in 82
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SirMothy wrote:
A job at a CD store would be sweet. And I always assumed the Smiths were the first Indie band?
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mattmacneil wrote:
kewl LovelyMiss thx 4 tha tip.
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obsessive_girl wrote:
yes, you are very very special.
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NateAbel wrote:
We are all impressed and strive to be like you.
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Rialto Theatre, Tucson AZ, United States
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Marquee Theatre, Tempe, Phoenix AZ, United States
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House of Blues, San Diego CA, United States
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