Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks

Stephen Joseph Malkmus ( MALK-miss; born May 30, 1966) is an American musician best known as the primary songwriter, lead singer and guitarist of the indie rock band Pavement. Beginning as a duo, Pavement eventually grew to a quintet. The band released five studio albums before breaking up in 1999. Both during and after his time in Pavement, Malkmus took part in several side projects but, notably contributing guitar on three albums with Silver Jews. Following Pavement's break-up, Malkmus embarked on a solo career, primarily with backing band the Jicks. He currently performs with Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Pavement, The Hard Quartet, and as a solo artist.

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