Sonic Youth facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth in 2005
Background information
Origin	New York City, USA
Genres	Alternative rock, noise rock, experimental rock, No Wave, post-punk, indie rock
Years active	1981–2011
Labels	Neutral, Ecstatic Peace!, Blast First, Homestead, SST, Enigma, DGC, SYR, Interscope, Matador
Associated acts	Ciccone Youth, Free Kitten
Members	Thurston Moore Kim Gordon Lee Ranaldo Steve Shelley Mark Ibold
Past members	Anne DeMarinis Richard Edson Jim Sclavunos Bob Bert Jim O'Rourke

Sonic Youth was an American rock band from New York City. The band started in 1981. They became known for their unique sound and experimental approach to music.

Sonic Youth was a big part of the "No Wave" art and music scene in New York City. This was a time when artists were trying new and different things. The band helped create a new type of music called noise rock, which uses unusual sounds and guitar effects. They also influenced the rise of indie rock, which is music made by independent artists.

The main members of Sonic Youth were:

• Thurston Moore (who played guitar and sang)
• Kim Gordon (who played bass, sang, and played guitar)
• Lee Ranaldo (who played guitar and sang)
• Steve Shelley (who played drums)
• Mark Ibold (who played guitar and bass)

The Music of Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth's music was known for being very creative and different. They often used guitars in new ways, making sounds that were not typical for rock music. This made their songs sound exciting and fresh.

Their style mixed elements of post-punk and experimental rock. This means they took ideas from punk music but added their own artistic twists. They were always trying to push the boundaries of what rock music could be.

Albums and Songs

Sonic Youth released many albums during their career. Each album showed how they continued to grow and experiment with their sound. Here are some of their most well-known albums:

• Sonic Youth (1982)
• Bad Moon Rising (1985)
• EVOL (1986)
• Sister (1987)
• Daydream Nation (1988)
• Goo (1990)
• Dirty (1992)
• Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star (1994)
• Washing Machine (1995)
• A Thousand Leaves (1998)
• NYC Ghosts & Flowers (2000)
• Murray Street (2002)
• Sonic Nurse (2004)
• Rather Ripped (2006)
• The Eternal (2009)

Legacy and Influence

Sonic Youth was a very important band for many other musicians. They inspired countless indie rock and alternative rock groups. Their willingness to experiment showed other bands that it was okay to be different.

The band continued to make music until 2011. Even after they stopped playing together, their music continues to be loved by fans. They are remembered as pioneers who changed the sound of rock music.

External Links

• Sonic Youth – official website

Images for kids

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  Additional guitarist Jim O'Rourke with the band in concert in 2004

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  Sonic Youth performing in Santiago, Chile in November 2011

See also

In Spanish: Sonic Youth para niños