Sonic Youth was one of the most unlikely stories of underground American rock in the 80s. Inspired by hard-core punk, they re-defined what noise meant within rock 'n' roll. Drawing upon a variety of source material and interviews with both band-members and the people closest to them, the author give[...]
They were the pioneers of American hardcore, forming in California in 1878 and splitting up 8 years later leaving behind them a trail of blood, carnage and brutal, brilliant music. Throughout the years they fought with the police, record industry and their own fans. This is the band's story from the[...]