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Kim Gordon
Also known as Kim Althea Gordon
Career
Active 1981 – present
Biography
About Kim Gordon
Kim Gordon is an American musician and producer with a career spanning over four decades. Born in Rochester, New York, she became a defining figure in alternative rock as a bassist, guitarist, and vocalist for Sonic Youth. Her influence extends beyond music into visual art, fashion, and acting, showing a restless creative spirit that has never settled into one medium.
Gordon produced Hole's debut album Pretty on the Inside in 1991 and co-founded the clothing line X-Girl in Los Angeles in 1993. She began acting in the mid-2000s, appearing in films like Last Days and I'm Not Here, along with guest roles on television. In 2015, she published her memoir, Girl in a Band. She is 73 years old and remains active as an artist and performer.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1981-present (started around 28 years old; 45 years active)
- Birthplace
- Rochester, New York, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 583k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Kim Gordon move from music into fashion and acting?
Gordon's creative work spans multiple fields: she co-founded the clothing line X-Girl in 1993, began acting in the mid-2000s with roles in films like Last Days and I'm Not Here, and also wrote a memoir, Girl in a Band, published in 2015.
Did you know
- Kim Gordon is a producer as well as a musician; she produced Hole's debut album Pretty on the Inside.
- She co-founded the clothing line X-Girl in Los Angeles in 1993.
- Her memoir Girl in a Band was published in 2015.
- She has been active since 1981, spanning over 45 years.
- She is 73 years old and continues to work as an artist.
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