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Kathleen Hanna: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Kathleen Hanna? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Kathleen Hanna (born November 12, 1968) is an American singer, musician and pioneer of the feminist punk riot grrrl movement, and punk zine writer. She is the lead singer of feminist punk band Bikini Kill and fronts the electropunk band Le Tigre. She has also recorded as the Julie Ruin. In 2009, Hanna made her zines, art pieces, photography, video, music, journals, and other material which focus on the early formation of the Riot Grrrl movement available at the Fales Library at New York University. A documentary film about Hanna was released in 2013 by director Sini Anderson, titled The Punk Singer, detailing Hanna's life and career, as well as revealing her years-long battle with Lyme disease. Hanna is married to Adam Horovitz of the Beastie Boys.

Quick facts about Kathleen Hanna

  • Full name: Kathleen Hanna
  • Born: 1968-11-12
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q242608

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Who is Kathleen Hanna?

Kathleen Hanna (born November 12, 1968) is an American singer, musician and pioneer of the feminist punk riot grrrl movement, and punk zine writer.

What nationality is Kathleen Hanna?

Kathleen Hanna is United States.

When was Kathleen Hanna born?

Kathleen Hanna was born on 1968-11-12.

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