The Thurston Moore Band at Train this Saturday – Find the Facebook event HERE! That’s right and we all should be going. Why, you ask? Well.. Thurston Moore, of course, is best known as a founding member of Sonic Youth – a band that basically defines a genre all to itself of American indie rock. I could ramble on about the incredible impact Sonic Youth made over their near 30 year career, but if you are asking for crib notes – Sonic Youth may have been just as important for taking underground music to a wider audience as say – The Velvet Underground or Nirvana (the latter being good pals and almost protégés of SY) Unfortunately Sonic Youth are no more – It seems that Moore and bassist Kim Gordon’s divorce served as a bookend to one of the most fascinating careers a rock band could have – but Sonic Youth fans can certainly rejoice in Moore’s current band – which is anchored behind the drums by long-term SY member, Steve Shelley. Also of note for My Bloody Valentine fans – on bass – is Ms. Debbie Googe, who also serves as bassist and co-vocalist for the legendary shoegaze pioneers. Last Year ...
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