Because at 57, she is still married to her rock star husband (and band-mate) of 26 years, an accomplishment of epic proportions in any realm, let alone the music world.
Because she was a female bass player in a non-mainstream band at a time when Madonna and Cyndi Lauper reined supreme, and inspired a new generation of girls to pick up the guitar and play, maaan.
Because she's an artist, musician, actress, clothing designer, and mother who continues to defy perceptions of women at every stage of her enthralling career.
Because Sonic Youth is still a tour du force and continues to be one of the most influential bands of the past 20 years.
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