Kristin Hersh
- January 5, 2024
- Rock Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Kristin Hersh |
| Occupation | Rock Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 7, 1966(1966-08-07) |
| Age | 58 |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Country | Georgia |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Kristin Hersh Biography
| Name | Kristin Hersh |
| Birthday | Aug 7 |
| Birth Year | 1966 |
| Place Of Birth | Georgia |
| Birth Country | Georgia |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Billy O'Connell |
| Children(s) | Wyatt O'Connell, Ryder O'Connell, Dylan O'Connell, Bodhi O'Connell |
Kristin Hersh is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on August 7, 1966 in Georgia, Georgia. American singer who found success in the late 80’s as the frontwoman of the alt-rock band Throwing Muses. She has also released acoustic guitar-based solo albums like 2003’s The Grotto and is a member of the rock trio 50 Foot Wave
Her solo album The Grotto features violin contributions from Andrew Bird.
Throwing Muses was formed in 1981 when Hersh and Donelly were freshmen in high school. Friends from school, including Elaine Adamedes, Becca Blumen, Leslie Langston and David Narcizo, were part of the group with Narcizo becoming a long-term member. Hersh initially wrote and sang most of Throwing Muses’ songs, often in changing tempos. Donelly also contributed songs and lead vocals.
The band signed a U.S. deal with Sire/Reprise Records in 1987 and began touring the U.S. and Europe while recording albums, with Hersh writing most of the songs. The band became a trio when Donelly left the group after 1991’s The Real Ramona.
Her stepsister Tanya Donelly is a founding member of Throwing Muses.
Kristin Hersh Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rock Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kristin Hersh is one of the richest Rock Singer from Georgia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kristin Hersh 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She grew up in Newport, Rhode Island and started taking guitar lessons from her father at age nine.
Her memoir Rat Girl, which focuses on a single year at the height of Throwing Muses’ popularity, was released in 2011.
Martha Kristin Hersh (born August 7, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and author, known for her solo work and with her rock bands Throwing Muses and 50FootWave. 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.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Kristin Hersh Dating?
According to our records, Kristin Hersh married to Billy O'Connell. As of December 1, 2023, Kristin Hersh’s is not dating anyone.
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In 2001, Hersh released the Sunny Border Blue solo album, on which she again played nearly all instruments. She described the album as having even more intensity than her previous works, as she continued her pursuit of songwriting as being in part a way to transform “ugly feelings” into art. She also collaborated further with like-minded alternative artists like Vic Chesnutt, Willard Grant Conspiracy, Grant Lee Phillips, and John Doe.
Facts & Trivia
Kristin Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Georgia. Kristin Hersh celebrates birthday on August 7 of every year.
Hersh’s illustrated children’s book Toby Snax was published in 2007 and further developed in 2011 as an interactive app for children. The app allows children to hear her read the story out loud and features her recordings of lullabies that she learned as a girl in Tennessee.
What happened to Kristin Hersh?
As of 2020, she is engaged to former Throwing Muses bassist Fred Abong. Hersh has talked openly about her bouts with mental illness and its role in her musical process. When she was 16, she was struck by a car while riding her bicycle, suffering a double concussion that affected the way she heard sounds.
What band was Kristin Hersh in?
Music groups
What genre is the Kristin Hersh?
Alternative/Indie
How old is Kristin Hersh?
55 years (August 7, 1966)
What happened to Throwing Muses?
Throwing Muses released their seventh album, Limbo, which was followed by a tour. However, the band disbanded in 1997 as Kristin Hersh went on to continue her solo career.