Jemina Pearl

Jemina Pearl
Background information
Also known asJemina Pearl Abegg
Born (1987-06-20) June 20, 1987 (age 38)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
GenresPunk rock, alternative rock, garage rock
OccupationSinger
Years active2005–2013, 2021–present
LabelsEcstatic Peace, Universal
Member ofBe Your Own Pet

Jemina Pearl Abegg (born June 20, 1987) is an American singer and the frontwoman of Be Your Own Pet,[1] a punk rock band she started when she was 16.[2]

Biography

She is the daughter of musician/artist Jimmy Abegg.[3] She appeared in the television series Gossip Girl, in a musical performance with Thurston Moore, covering the Ramones classic "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker".[4] Her debut solo album, Break It Up, was released on October 6, 2009.[5] The album, co-written by John Eatherly, was released on Ecstatic Peace, and features guest appearances by Thurston Moore, Iggy Pop, Dave Sitek, and Derek Stanton of Awesome Color.[6]

From 2012 to 2013, she was part of a band called Ultras S/C[7] with Chetley "Cheetah" Weise and Ben Swank, which opened for The Pine Hill Haints. In December 2021, Be Your Own Pet reunited, with Jemina participating in the reunion.[8]

References

  1. ^ Be Your Own Pet bio. Retrieved from
  2. ^ Carpenter, Ellen (November 6, 2009). "A Night Out With Jemina Pearl". The New York Times. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  3. ^ "Be Your Own Pet Biography". starpulse.com. Starpulse. Archived from the original on June 12, 2013.
  4. ^ Phillips, Amy (September 24, 2008). "Thurston Moore, Jemina Pearl From Be Your Own Pet Cover the Ramones' "Sheena" for "Gossip Girl"". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 13, 2011.
  5. ^ Phares, Heather. "Biography: Jemina Pearl". Allmusic. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
  6. ^ "Jemina Pearl Label Page". Estatic Peace. Archived from the original on January 20, 2012. Retrieved December 13, 2011.
  7. ^ "Ultra spontaneous, ultra cool Ultras S/C come to town". St Augustine.
  8. ^ Minsker, Evan (March 16, 2022). "Be Your Own Pet Reunite for First Shows in 14 Years. Jemina Pearl Talks How It Happened and What's Next". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 16, 2022.


allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jemina_Pearl