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Thurston Moore

Alternative rock icon for his work in Sonic Youth, and a tireless champion of D.I.Y. culture and frequent solo artist.
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Album Highlights

  • Full Bleed: Caught on Tape
    John Moloney / Thurston …
    Full Bleed: Caught on T …
  • Psychic Hearts
    Thurston Moore
    Psychic Hearts
  • Live
    The Thing / Thurston Mo …
    Live
  • YOKOKIMTHURSTON
    YOKOKIMTHURSTON / Yoko … /
    YOKOKIMTHURSTON
  • Demolished Thoughts
    Thurston Moore
    Demolished Thoughts
  • Sensitive/Lethal
    Thurston Moore
    Sensitive/Lethal
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Artists Moods

  • Freewheeling
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Artists Themes

  • Night Driving
  • Late Night
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Thurston Moore
photo credit: Vera Marmelo

Thurston Moore - Artist Details

Active

1970s - 2020s

Born

July 25, 1958 in Coral Gables, FL

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative Pop/Rock American Underground Experimental Rock Indie Rock Experimental Free Jazz

Also Known As

Thurston Joseph Moore

Member Of

Dim Stars Sonic Youth Backbeat Band Ciccone Youth YOKOKIMTHURSTON Chelsea Light Moving Coachmen
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