| Kim Deal Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Date of Birth | June 10, 1961 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Hair Color | Black |
Kim Deal is an American musician, singer, and songwriter who is renowned as the former bassist and co-vocalist of the Pixies (1986-1993; 2004-2013) and the founder and frontwoman of The Breeders (1989-1995, 1996–2003; 2008–Present). She has released acclaimed albums like Pod (1990), Come On Pilgrim (1987), Surfer Rosa (1988), Doolittle (1989), Bossanova (1990), Last Splash (1993), Live in Stockholm 1994 (1994), Title TK (2002), Mountain Battles (2008), All Nerve (2018), etc. with these groups.
Born Name
Kimberley Ann Deal
Nick Name
Kim, Mrs. John Murphy, Tammy Ampersand
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Nationality
Education
Kim studied at Wayne High School located in suburban Huber Heights.
She briefly studied at 7 different colleges, including Ohio State University, before attending Kettering College and graduating with an associate degree in medical technology.
Occupation
Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Family
- Father – Robert Edward Deal (Laser Physicist at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base)
- Mother – Ann Deal (Teacher)
- Siblings – Kelley Deal (Older Twin Sister) (Musician, Singer), Kevin Deal (Older Brother)
Net Worth
As of 2024, Kim Deal’s net worth was $3 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Genre
Alternative Rock, Noise Pop
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums
Labels
- Elektra Records
- 4AD Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Kim Deal has dated –
- John Murphy (1983-1988) – The Cannonball singer married John Murphy on May 27, 1985, (Memorial Day) before divorcing him a few years later in 1988.
- Jim Greer (1994-1995)
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Often seen smoking cigarettes while playing bass guitar
Religion
Atheism
Kim Deal Facts
- While growing up, she listened to hard rock bands like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin.
- Kim learned to play Roger Miller’s 1965 song King of the Road on acoustic guitar at the age of 11.
- Her other passion was to become a cellular biologist. Prior to making her career in music, Kim worked in that role at a hospital laboratory and biochemical lab. During this time, she tested positive for hepatitis as she wasn’t very careful while working with blood, according to her own admission.
- Kim and her sister Kelley were huge fans of the supernatural series Buffy the Vampire Slayer starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. They got the opportunity to perform live on the show’s 6th episode from the 7th season titled ‘Him’ with their bandmates from The Breeders.
- She joined the newly reunited Pixies with her former bandmates Black Francis, Joey Santiago, and David Lovering in 2004. The band delighted fans with a live performance at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in October 2004, the Coachella Festival in 2004, and as the headlining act at the Lollapalooza Festival in 2005.
- Kim was ranked #98 on VH1‘s list of ‘100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll’ in 1999.
- Her debut album with The Breeders titled Pod was released to huge critical acclaim in 1990. The album, which peaked at #22 in the United Kingdom, featured songs mostly written by Kim. The Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain named Pod as one of his favorite albums and remarked, “I wish Kim was allowed to write more songs for the Pixies.”
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