Two new book acquisitions: one is the bio of Kathleen Hanna from Bikini Kill and the second book is a new book from Melissa Auf der Maur. Both very talented artists who have inspired me.

Two new book purchases. Two very talented, fascinating and original artists with great stories, good and bad, to share...

#Nowreading #BookSky #KathleenHanna #MelissaAufderMaur

Melissa Auf der Maur with Gillian Gaar | Town Hall Seattle Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A ‘90s Rock Memoir presents an intimate look behind the scenes of an iconic era through the ever-reflective lens of musician Melissa Auf der Maur. In this debut memoir, Auf der Maur chronicles her journey through alternative music — from staffing ticket windows at local venues to navigating era-defining triumphs and turmoil under global spotlights. A bohemian upbringing in Montreal and an early connection to music led her to put down roots in the local scene, working as a cassette DJ and showing up for bands like Nirvana, Jane’s Addiction, Pavement, and Sonic Youth. A serendipitous sequence sets the stage for the next big step — a thrown beer bottle at a show, a long-shot fan letter to a PO Box, and before you know it Auf der Maur’s band Tinker is opening for The Smashing Pumpkins and Billy Corgan is passing along a personal recommendation to Courtney Love. In a whirlwind of life-changing moments, Auf der Maur joins Hole for their 1994 Live Through This world tour just after the deaths of Kurt Cobain and Hole’s previous bassist Kristen Pfaff. Auf der Maur is swiftly flung into the eye of a hurricane, becoming part of a band plowing through grief by way of art on a brutally global stage. Auf der Maur offers a backstage view to the raw reality of this tour, her relationship with Courtney Love in the wake of tragedy, and what kept Hole from spinning out of control.

Well goodness me, I will be "in conversation" with #MelissaAufDerMaur when she's in Seattle on 4/24 @townhallseattle.bsky.social! We shall chat and take your questions. Hope to see you! townhallseattle.org/event/meliss...

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Melissa Auf der Maur: “The world needs Hole’s power, rebellion and intelligence right now” In Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?!, we quiz an artist on their own career to see how much they can remember. This week: Melissa Auf der Maur

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#oliviarodrigo #melissaaufdermaur #hole #thesmashingpumpkins

Billy Corgan and Melissa Auf der Maur Revisit Rock History on The Magnificent Others Billy Corgan welcomes Melissa Auf der Maur on The Magnificent Others podcast to revisit Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain and a $1 gig that sparked a rock friendship.

🎸 Alt-Rock Royalty Reunites — Melissa Auf der Maur Joins Billy Corgan for a Deep Dive Conversation
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Happy belated Birthday to Melissa Auf Der Maur, bassist in #Hole & #SmashingPumpkins, solo artist, singer-songwriter born in Canada March 17, 1972. #MelissaAufDerMaur #RockHonorRoll

The One

Happy Birthday to #MelissaAufderMaur 💜

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Happy Birthday to Melissa Auf der Maur (born 1972) — bassist for Hole and later The Smashing Pumpkins, and a key part of the ’90s alt-rock wave, including Celebrity Skin.

#MelissaAufDerMaur #Hole #TheSmashingPumpkins #90sAlternative #CelebritySkin

Happy Birthday. Today, Mar 17, 1972 – #MelissaAufderMaur, Canadian-American singer-songwriter and bass player ( #Hole ) was born.

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A Podcast I really dig. Also very interesting to have on in here in my studio while I paint away: The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan

This episode features both Mar 17 Birthday folks: #BillyVorgan & #MelissaAufderMaur

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We have sold out our author talk and book launch with Melissa Auf der Maur on Saturday 11th April at ICMP!

Thanks to everyone who has purchased a ticket, and I'm looking forward to seeing you on the night, which promises to be a special one.

#melissaaufdermaur #rocknroll #AuthorTalk #authorevent

“I was a good bass player, and I am proud of my Celebrity Skin work, but oh my God, it changed my level of musicianship forever”: Melissa Auf der Maur on what she learned from playing with Billy Corga... Auf der Maur joined the Pumpkins in October 1999 following a five-year stint with Hole

#MelissaAufDerMaur habla de su etapa como bajista en #TheSmashingPumpkins

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“I was a good bass player, and I am proud of my Celebrity Skin work, but oh my God, it changed my level of musicianship forever”: Melissa Auf der Maur on what she learned from playing with Billy Corga... Auf der Maur joined the Pumpkins in October 1999 following a five-year stint with Hole

#MelissaAufderMaur on what she learned from playing with Billy Corgan and The Smashing Pumpkins. #music
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"So do we tell the kids about the tour?" Courtney Love and former Hole bandmate Melissa Auf Der Maur are reuniting Get ready for half a Hole reunion, but not as Hole

"So do we tell the kids about the tour?"
#CourtneyLove and former #Hole bandmate #MelissaAufDerMaur are reuniting

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Courtney Love Hints at Hole Tour With Melissa Auf der Maur: The singer shared a social media video of Auf der Maur set to the band's song “Malibu" #CourtneyLove #Hole #MelissaAufDerMaur #Malibu #MusicNews

She's Seen It Before And She Still Wants More I love music too!

My latest Substack post is live!

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This is a nostalgic look back at a couple of my favourite live music memories of Melissa Auf der Maur, former bassist of Hole and Smashing Pumpkins. Enjoy!

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Followed The Waves Melissa Auf der Maur · Auf Der Maur · Song · 2004

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‘90s Rocker Announces Book Tour in Support of ‘Refreshingly Pure of Heart’ Memoir Former Smashing Pumpkins and Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur has written a book about her experiences.

#musicsky #MelissaAufderMaur #memoir

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Really can shine in her own right.

My Sunday Song – “Celebrity Skin” by Hole For My Sunday Song #465, we are talking a song from a band I never got into, however, I loved this song. That song is "Celebrity Skin" and the band is Hole. Fronted by Courtney Love, Hole was an alt rock/grunge band from the 90's. The album, titled 'Celebrity Skin', was released on September 8, 1998 and the title track was released as a single on the same day.

#MySundaySong - "Celebrity Skin" by Hole

#Hole #CelebritySkin #CourtneyLove #BillyCorgan #EricErlandson #MelissaAufDerMaur #DeenCastronovo #SmashingPumpkins #HollywoodImage #Demonology #PoundOfFlesh #Cinderella #MakeUp #Image

Melissa Auf der Maur - AUF DER MAUR [2004] #album #listening #music #MelissaAufderMaur

Followed The Waves Melissa Auf der Maur · Auf Der Maur · Song · 2004

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Followed The Waves Melissa Auf der Maur · Auf Der Maur · Song · 2004

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Followed The Waves Melissa Auf der Maur · Auf Der Maur · Song · 2004

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Melissa Auf der Maur:
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Followed The Waves Melissa Auf der Maur · Auf Der Maur · Song · 2004

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Melissa Auf der Maur:
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