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Hole was an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1989. It was founded by singer and guitarist Courtney Love and guitarist Eric Erlandson. It had several different bassists and drummers, the most prolific being drummer Patty Schemel, and bassists Kristen Pfaff (d. 1994) and Melissa Auf der Maur.
Eric Theodore Erlandson (born January 9, 1963) is an American musician, guitarist, and writer, primarily known as founding member, songwriter and lead guitarist of alternative rock band Hole from 1989 to 2002.
Feb 6, 2023 · Hole was formed by Courtney Love and Eric Erlandson. The lead singer and guitarist respectively were accompanied by several different bassists and drummers throughout the band’s lifespan....
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- Ollie Dean
- Celebrity Skin. Celebrity Skin, the lead single from the same name’s album, is undoubtedly Hole’s most famous song. Even upon first listen, it’s pretty apparent why this would be the case.
- Violet. When a single’s cover art is a real-life photo of a dead Victorian girl, you know you’re in for a wild ride, and Violet, the opening track of Live Through This, does not disappoint.
- Malibu. Many songs on Celebrity Skin refer to California and the associated lifestyle, but nowhere is this more evident than on the album’s second single, Malibu.
- Skinny Little B*tch. This lead single from the band’s most recent album was Hole’s first single since 2000’s Be a Man and their first release not to feature Eric Erlandson.
- Violet (Live Through This, 1994) “Every time I listen to this song, it makes me feel so great! Her voice is just magnificent, and there have been countless times where I listen to this song and wish I was blessed with the voice of Courtney Love.”
- Celebrity Skin (Celebrity Skin, 1998) “Celebrity Skin is probably one of their greatest songs, if not their best. Great beat, great tunes, and it just makes you feel so empowered.
- Miss World (Live Through This, 1994) “This is one of those songs where you have to love Courtneys vocals, when she wanted to she went as intense as Kurt did, and the music was almost just as good.
- Malibu (Celebrity Skin, 1998) “Honestly the backing vocals are enough for me to rank this as my favorite. But I also love the guitar melody as well as it containing some of my favorite lyrics period.”
Hole discography and songs: Music profile for Hole, formed 1989. Genres: Grunge, Alternative Rock, Power Pop. Albums include Live Through This, Celebrity Skin, and Pretty on the Inside.
The band’s most iconic line-up included Courtney Love (vocals, rhythm guitar), Eric Erlandson (guitars), Melissa Auf der Maur (bass, backing vocals) and Patty Schemel (drums).
