Stephen Malkmus | |
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![]() Malkmus performing in 2005 at the River To River Festival | |
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Birth name | Stephen Malkmus |
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Born | Santa Monica, California, U.S. | May 30, 1966
Origin | Stockton, California |
Genres | Indie rock |
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Years active | 1982–present[1] |
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Website | stephenmalkmus |
Stephen Joseph Malkmus (/ˈmælkmɪs/ MALK-miss; born May 30, 1966)[2][3] is an American musician best known as the primary songwriter, lead singer and guitarist of the indie rock band Pavement. He currently performs with Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Pavement, The Hard Quartet, and as a solo artist.