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Sonic Youth was an influential experimental rock band which formed in New York City, New York, United States in 1981 and are currently on an indefinite hiatus. The last lineup consisted of Thurston Moore (vocals, guitar), Kim Gordon (vocals, bass, guitar), Lee Ranaldo (vocals and guitar), Steve Shelley (drums) and Mark Ibold (bass).

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.

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Members

Kim Gordon
since 1981 till 2011 Lead vocal, Guitar
Thurston Moore
since 1981 till 2011 Lead vocal
Lee Ranaldo
since 1981 till 2011 Guitar
Steve Shelley
since 1985 till 2011 Drum set
Jim O’Rourke
since 1999 till 2005 Synthesizer, Guitar, Bass
Mark Ibold
since 2006 till 2011 Guitar, Bass
Bob Bert
since 1982 till 1982 Drum set
since 1983 till 1985 Drum set
Jim Sclavunos
since 1982 till 1983 Drum set
Anne DeMarinis
since 1981 till 1982 Keyboard
Richard Edson
since 1981 till 1982 Drum set

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