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“I was talking to somebody about the L.A. hardcore scene, and they were saying that it was hard for them to picture punk rock at the beach. Like, the aesthetic didn't mix or something - black forms in the sand.”

Quote by Kim Gordon

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Kim Gordon, born on April 28, 1953, is an American musician best known for her role in the punk rock band Sonic Youth. Her musical career began in the late 1970s, and she co-founded Sonic Youth with her husband Thurston Moore, which had a profound impact on post-punk and alternative rock. more

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