Kim Gordon Biography: Songs & Albums, Net Worth, Height, Spouse, Age, Siblings, Children

Kimberly Diane Gordon, born on April 28, 1953, in Rochester, New York, USA, is an American singer, songwriter, bassist, and visual artist.

She is best known as a founding member of the alternative rock band Sonic Youth and is recognized for her influential role in indie rock and experimental music.

Profile

• Full Name: Kimberly Diane Gordon
• Stage Name: Kim Gordon
• Born: April 28, 1953
• Age: 70 years old
• Birthplace: Rochester, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Bassist, Visual Artist, Model
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
• Parents: Robert Gordon (father), Winnie Gordon (mother)
• Siblings: Three
• Spouse: Thurston Moore
• Children: Coco Gordon-Moore, Ruby Gordon-Moore
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $25 million

Early Life And Education

Kim Gordon was born on April 28, 1953, in Rochester, New York, USA. She is the daughter of Robert Gordon, a chemist, and Winnie Gordon, a social worker. She grew up with three siblings in a middle-class family.

Gordon is of English, Scottish, and Irish descent and was raised in a Jewish household, attending Jewish cultural activities, though she describes her upbringing as liberal and creative.

She attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she studied art. Her education and early exposure to visual arts greatly influenced her multidisciplinary approach to music and performance.

Career

Kim Gordon co-founded Sonic Youth in 1981 with Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley.

As the bassist, vocalist, and occasional guitarist, she contributed significantly to the band’s experimental sound, combining noise rock, punk, and alternative rock elements.

Gordon‘s work with Sonic Youth includes influential albums such as Daydream Nation (1988), Goo (1990), Dirty (1992), and Rather Ripped (2006).

Beyond Sonic Youth, she has pursued solo projects, collaborated with various artists, and contributed to the art world through visual installations, photography, and fashion design.

She also worked as a model and co-founded the fashion line X-Girl in the 1990s, further showcasing her versatility. Her innovative approach to music and art has made her a key figure in alternative culture for over four decades.

Awards And Nominations

• Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Sonic Youth (2023)
• Received the Moog Innovation Award (2014)
• Recognized by NME and Rolling Stone for contributions to alternative music

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @kimgordon
• Facebook handle: @kimgordon
• Twitter handle: @kimgordon

Personal Life

American singer, songwriter, bassist, and visual artist Kim Gordon was married to musician Thurston Moore from 1984 to 2011. The couple has two daughters, Coco Gordon-Moore and Ruby Gordon-Moore.

No information about her current romantic relationship. Gordon is known for her private lifestyle and focuses primarily on her music and art. She stands at 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall.

Discography

• Sonic Youth – Daydream Nation (1988)
• Sonic Youth – Goo (1990)
• Sonic Youth – Dirty (1992)
• Sonic Youth – Rather Ripped (2006)
• Kim Gordon – No Home Record (2019)

Net Worth

Kim Gordon‘s estimated net worth is $25 million. Her wealth comes from decades of performing and recording with Sonic Youth, solo music projects, royalties, modeling, and her contributions to the art and fashion worlds.

Her long-standing influence in music and culture has also led to additional income from collaborations, exhibitions, and licensing of her work.