Carrie Brownstein
Musician and actress from Sleater-Kinney
Born
September 27th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1974, one of the founding members of the band Sleater-Kinney, played guitar and provided vocals. The band emerged out of the riot grrrl movement and gained recognition for their influence on punk rock. Also starred in the television series Portlandia, which satirized local culture and lifestyles in Portland, Oregon. Co-created and produced the show, contributing significantly to its writing and development. Released solo music in addition to work with Sleater-Kinney.
Co-founded the band Sleater-Kinney
Starred in Portlandia
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