Kim Shattuck 1963-2019
Kimberly Dianne Shattuck (July 17, 1963 – October 2, 2019) was an American singer, musician, and songwriter.
Born in Los Angeles, California, she was the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the American punk rock band the Muffs. From 1985 to 1990, Shattuck was a member of The Pandoras. In 2001, she was a singer, guitarist and songwriter for The Beards, a superpop side project composed of Shattuck, Lisa Marr, and Sherri Solinger.
Shattuck sang on a NOFX song, "Lori Meyers" on the album Punk in Drublic,, as well as on a Bowling for Soup song, "I'll Always Remember You (That Way)", which was included with the single "My Wena". She also collaborated with vocals for the Kepi Ghoulie song "This Friend of Mine" on the album American Gothic and The Dollyrots for their track "Some Girls" off the album A Little Messed Up. Shattuck is the namesake of Dr. Shattuck, a character on Mr. Show (HBO, 1995–1999).
Shattuck joined Pixies for their fall 2013 European tour, following the departure of original member Kim Deal. At the conclusion of the tour in late November 2013, she was fired by the band.
At the conclusion of the tour in late November 2013, she was fired by the band.
Shattuck passed away on October 2, 2019, from ALS at the age of 56.