Lee Ranaldo

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.

Lee Ranaldo
Ranaldo performing in 2013
Background information
Birth nameLee Mark Ranaldo
Born (1956-02-03) February 3, 1956
Glen Cove, New York, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, noise rock, no wave, experimental rock, art rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1980–present
Websitewww.sonicyouth.com/symu/lee/
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