TED Talks Daily Sunday Pick: Design Matters with Carrie Brownstein
Jun 9, 2024
Carrie Brownstein, celebrated musician and co-founder of Sleater-Kinney, shares her creative journey and insights. She discusses her memoir, reflecting on her evolution as an artist. The conversation delves into the power of punk music and community, emphasizing how raw performances convey emotional truths. Carrie also explores the collaborative spirit behind 'Portlandia' and the impact of grief on her music, illustrating how personal experiences shape creativity. Her story is a testament to resilience and the transformative nature of art.
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First Concert
- Carrie Brownstein's first concert was Madonna's Virgin Tour, where Beastie Boys opened.
- The audience booed Beastie Boys off stage.
Madonna and George Michael
- Brownstein dressed up as a "virginal" version of Madonna for her first concert.
- It was at a George Michael concert that she realized she wanted to be a performer.
First Guitar
- Brownstein bought her first guitar, a cherry red Epiphone Stratocaster copy, at 15.
- She worked at Crossroads Movie Theater to save up for the purchase.
