Stephen Malkmus

For the album of the same name, see Stephen Malkmus (album).

Stephen Malkmus
Malkmus performing in 2005 at the River To River Festival
Malkmus performing in 2005 at the River To River Festival
Background information
Birth nameStephen Malkmus
Also known as
  • SM
  • Hazel Figurine
Born (1966-05-30) May 30, 1966 (age 58)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
OriginStockton, California
GenresIndie rock
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • drums
Years active1982–present[1]
Labels
Member of
Formerly of
Websitestephenmalkmus.com

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 performs with Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Pavement, The Hard Quartet, and as a solo artist.

  1. ^ Malkmus, Malkmus (March 30, 2020). Stubbs, Stuart (ed.). "Stephen Malkmus – the path to Pavement included the druggy hardcore scene of central California". Loud And Quiet. No. 141. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Weisbard, Eric M. (January 25, 2017). "Pavement". Encyclopedia Britannica. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved June 10, 2018.
  3. ^ Stephen Malkmus - What's In My Bag?. Amoeba. October 28, 2019. Event occurs at 00:01. Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via YouTube.