American rock band Sleater-Kinney was established in Olympia, Washington, in 1994. Corin Tucker (vocals and guitar) and Carrie Brownstein make up the band’s current line-up following the resignation of longtime member Janet Weiss (vocals, drums, and harmonica) in 2019.
Sleater-Kinney, a band with riot grrrl roots, has become a major player in the American independent music scene. For its liberal and feminist politics, the band is well-known.
Sleater-Kinney was established at the start of 1994 in Olympia, Washington, by Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein. The name of the group comes from Sleater Kinney Road near Lacey, Washington, where exit signs at Interstate 5 exit number 108 advertise the existence of the group.
The band once met for rehearsal not far from Sleater Kinney Road. Former members of the legendary riot grrrl bands Excuse 17 and Heavens to Betsy, respectively, were Tucker and Brownstein.
They frequently shared the stage at events, and they started Sleater-Kinney as a side project from their respective bands. Heavens to Betsy and Excuse 17 broke up, with Sleater-Kinney taking over as their primary emphasis.
Who is the lead singer of Sleater-Kinney?
Corin Tucker is the lead singer of Sleater-Kinney. Corin Lisa Tucker, an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, was born on November 9, 1972. She is best known for her work with the rock group Sleater-Kinney.
Besides being a part of the alternative rock supergroup Filthy Friends, Tucker has also released music as a member of the independent rock bands Heavens to Betsy and The Corin Tucker Band.
