Nina Gordon
Singer-songwriter with Veruca Salt
Born
November 14th, 1967
57 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in the alternative rock scene, she gained recognition as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Veruca Salt. The band released their debut album, "American Thighs," in 1994, which featured hit singles including "Seether" and "Number One Crush." Following the band's initial success, a solo career began in the early 2000s, leading to the release of the album "Tonight and the Rest of My Life" in 2000. This album included the popular title track and showcased her distinctive songwriting and vocal style. Throughout the years, collaborations with various artists and contributions to soundtracks further extended her musical reach.
Led Veruca Salt to success with 'Seether'
Released solo album 'Tonight and the Rest of My Life'
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