| Kim Gordon Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 28, 1953 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Kim Gordon is an American singer, songwriter, actress, musician, and visual artist who is widely recognized as the founding member of Sonic Youth (1981-2011) and for successful albums like Goo (1990), Sister (1987), Murray Street (2002), etc. She has more than 200k followers on Twitter, more than 400k followers on Instagram, more than 100k followers on Facebook, and more than 50k subscribers on YouTube.
Born Name
Kim Althea Gordon
Nick Name
Godmother of Grunge
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Rochester, New York, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Musician, Visual Artist
Family
- Father – Calvin Gordon (Sociology Professor)
- Mother – Althea Gordon (Seamstress)
- Siblings – Keller Gordon (Older Brother)
Genre
Alternative Rock, Experimental Rock, Punk Rock
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Labels
- Geffen Records
- Matador Records
- SST Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Kim has dated –
- Danny Elfman
- Thurston Moore (1984-2013) – On June 9, 1984, Kim married her Sonic Youth bandmate, Thurston Moore. They have a daughter named Coco Gordon Moore (b. July 1, 1994). However, their marriage ended in divorce in 2013 due to Moore’s extramarital affair.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Big eyes
Kim Gordon Facts
- In 1991, she and Don Fleming produced the iconic album Pretty on the Inside by the band Hole (fronted by Courtney Love).
- Her memoir, Girl in a Band was published in 2015.
- Kim wrote the song Schizophrenia (from the 1987 album Sister)Â partly in dedication to her brother Keller, who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia.
- In 1993, she co-founded a streetwear clothing company for women called X-Girl. Its brand ambassador was actress Chloë Sevigny.
- During her separation from Moore, she was diagnosed with and successfully treated for DCIS breast cancer.
- In 1999, she was included in the list of VH1’s 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll at #91.
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