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“Lyric writing is an interesting process in Sonic Youth. There's three people writing now, and we've all had a lot of interest and involvement with expression through words”

Quote by Thurston Moore

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Thurston Moore is a renowned American musician known for his contributions to the rock music scene. Born on July 25, 1958, he is a guitarist, composer, and music producer. Moore is best known as a founding member of Sonic Youth, a band that had a significant impact on post-punk and alternative rock music in the 1980s and 1990s. more

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