Thurston Moore
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Thurston Joseph Moore (born July 25, 1958 in Coral Gables, Florida) is an American musician best known as a singer and guitarist for Sonic Youth.
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[edit] Early years
Moore was born in Coral Gables, Florida and was raised in Bethel, Connecticut. Although he enrolled at Western Connecticut State University, he opted to move to New York City instead. There he learned to play guitar from Glenn Branca and soon co-founded Sonic Youth, serving as the band's guitarist and lead vocalist.
In 1984, he married Sonic Youth bassist, guitarist and vocalist Kim Gordon, with whom he has a daughter, Coco Hayley Gordon Moore. He is known for playing Fender Jazzmaster guitars along with a host of other Fender models like the Mustang and Jaguar. He is well known for being very harsh on his instruments.
[edit] Solo work
In addition to his work with Sonic Youth, Moore has also released albums as a solo artist,one under the moniker David Adelmen, including 1995's Psychic Hearts. He has collaborated with scores of artists, including DJ Spooky, Nels Cline, William Hooker, Christian Marclay, Loren Mazzacane Connors, R.E.M. and Cock E.S.P. In the mid-90's Moore formed a side band, The Dim Stars, with punk legend Richard Hell. In 2004, Moore performed in and produced an album for the all-star noise band To Live and Shave in L.A., the lineup of which also features Andrew W.K..
In 2004 Rolling Stone ranked him and Lee Ranaldo, of Sonic Youth, the 33rd and 34th best guitarists of all time.
Outside of his work as musical performer Moore runs the independent record label Ecstatic Peace and reviews new music in Arthur Magazine. In May 2005, he released the book Mix Tape: The Art of Cassette Culture.
[edit] Trivia
- Contributed to the UNICEF benefit song, "Do They Know It's Hallowe'en?" in 2005.
- Recorded Three Songs In 1982 under the name David Adelmen.
[edit] External links
- Ecstatic Peace!.
- Spike Magazine Interview.
- Thurston Moore at the Notable Names Database.
- Writings by Thurston on 2003 NYC blackout.
