Lee Ranaldo

Born: 1956-02-03

Birthplace: Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA

Biography

Lee Mark Ranaldo (born February 3, 1956) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, best known as a co-founder of the rock band Sonic Youth. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Ranaldo at number 33 on its "Greatest Guitarists of All Time" list. In May 2012, Spin published a staff-selected top 100 guitarist list, ranking Ranaldo and his Sonic Youth bandmate Thurston Moore together at number 1.

Known For

Daddy Longlegs
Demonlover
SubUrbia
The System
Velvet Suite
Made in U.S.A.
Things Behind the Sun
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground
From The Basement

Top Movie Credits

Daddy Longlegs Stepfather
Demonlover Original Music Composer
SubUrbia Musician
The System Compositor
Velvet Suite himself
Made in U.S.A. Original Music Composer
Things Behind the Sun Original Music Composer
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special Self
Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground Music
From The Basement Self - Sonic Youth