Kristin Hersh

Kristin Hersh
Kristin Hersh
	Hersh in 2007
Background information
Birth name	Martha Kristin Hersh
Born	August 7, 1966 (age 58); Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock; folk; pop;
Occupations	Singer; musician; songwriter;
Instruments	Guitar; vocals;
Years active	1981–present
Labels	4AD; Throwing Music; Sire; Reprise; Warner Bros.; Fire Records (UK);
Website	kristinhersh.com

Martha Kristin Hersh (born August 7, 1966) is an American singer, guitarist and songwriter known for her solo work and with her rock bands Throwing Muses and 50FootWave.^[1] She has released eleven solo albums. Her guitar work and composition style ranges from jaggedly dissonant to traditional folk. Hersh's lyrics have a stream-of-consciousness style, reflecting her personal experiences.^[2]

^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Kristin Hersh | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
^ Richards, John. "Nerves Exposed, Hersh Sings One for the Oddballs". NPR. Retrieved October 24, 2016.

[1] Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Kristin Hersh | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved December 12, 2016.

[2] Richards, John. "Nerves Exposed, Hersh Sings One for the Oddballs". NPR. Retrieved October 24, 2016.

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