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She was a ’90s grunge queen. These are her photos on the road
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points This period was marked by significant events, including the release of their album "Live Through This" and the deaths of Kurt Cobain and Kristen Pfaff. Melissa Auf der Maur, a Montreal-born musician, was a key figure in the grunge-rock act Hole.
Melissa Auf der Maur, a Montreal-born musician, was a key figure in the grunge-rock act Hole. She joined the band for five years, serving as the frontwoman's right-hand woman on and off stage. This period was marked by significant events, including the release of their album "Live Through This" and the deaths of Kurt Cobain and Kristen Pfaff.
The album's release occurred shortly after Cobain's suicide and two months before Pfaff's death by overdose. Auf der Maur's time with Hole coincided with a major cultural shift, led in part by bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam.
Further details about Auf der Maur's experiences and the grunge era are available from the source, including photos from her time on the road with Hole.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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