Girl in a Band
by Kim Gordon
Girl in a Band by Kim Gordon holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 14.5K reader ratings. First published in 2015. The book spans 273 pages.
About Girl in a Band
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERKim Gordon, founding member of Sonic Youth, fashion icon, and role model for a generation of women, now tells her story—a memoir of life as an artist, of music, marriage, motherhood, independence, and as one of the first women of rock and roll, written with the lyricism and haunting beauty of Patti Smith's Just Kids.Often described as aloof, Kim Gordon opens up as never before in Girl in a Band. Telling the story of her family, growing up in California in the '60s and '70s, her life in visual art, her move to New York City, the men in her life, her marriage, her relationship with her daughter, her music, and her band, Girl in a Band is a rich and beautifully written memoir.Gordon takes us back to the lost New York of the 1980s and '90s that gave rise to Sonic Youth, and the Alternative revolution in popular music. The band helped build a vocabulary of music—paving the way for Nirvana, Hole, Smashing Pumpkins and many other acts. But at its core, Girl in a Band examines the route from girl to woman in uncharted territory, music, art career, what partnership means—and what happens when that identity dissolves.Evocative and edgy, filled with the sights and sounds of a changing world and a transformative life, Girl in a Band is the fascinating chronicle of a remarkable journey and an extraordinary artist.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kim Gordon |
| Published | 2015 |
| Pages | 273 |
| Genres | Music, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Arts & Photography |
| Average Rating | 3.58 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,491 |
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What genre is Girl in a Band?
Girl in a Band is categorized as Music, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Girl in a Band worth reading?
Based on 14.5K reader ratings, Girl in a Band has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Girl in a Band?
Girl in a Band has 273 pages.
Who wrote Girl in a Band?
Girl in a Band was written by Kim Gordon. It was first published in 2015.
What is the ISBN for Girl in a Band?
The ISBN-13 for Girl in a Band is 9780062295900.0.
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