Who is on the cover of Sister by Sonic Youth?

Sandra Bennett
Packaging. The artwork of the original front cover contained a photograph of 12-year-old Sandra Bennett, taken by Richard Avedon on August 23, 1980, but it was censored for later releases after a threat of a lawsuit.

Did Sonic Youth record on a major label?

Major label career and becoming alternative icons: 1990–1999 In 1990, Sonic Youth released Goo, their first album for Geffen.

What is Sonic Youth most famous song?

Bull in the Heather. This is perhaps the most popular and accessible Sonic Youth song. Released in 1994 on Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star, the groups second-highest selling album, Bull in the Heather has a definite alternative rock sound to it along with intricate guitar parts.

What bands were influenced by Sonic Youth?

After that sort of experience, Sonic Youth’s influence has been naturally wide ranging, so here are just ten acts they helped to shape…

  • Beck.
  • Sigur Rós.
  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
  • The Cribs.
  • My Bloody Valentine.
  • Dinosaur Jr.
  • Blood Red Shoes.
  • Cat Power.

Why did Kim Gordon leave Sonic Youth?

Unfortunately, the end of Sonic Youth was decided by Moore’s affair with book editor Eva Prinz. Moore and Gordon attempted marriage counselling, but the point was moot when Moore refused to end the affair. In October of 2011, Moore and Gordon officially announced their separation.

Why did Anne Demarinis leave Sonic Youth?

Yes Anne Demarinis was in a very earl incarnation of Sonic Youth, she left to start a band called Interference shortly after the Noise Fest.

Who is the leader of Sonic Youth?

Thurston Joseph Moore (born July 25, 1958) is an American musician best known as a member of Sonic Youth….

Thurston Moore
Born July 25, 1958 Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
Genres Alternative rock noise rock avant-rock post-punk