Kristen Pfaff

1967 - 1994

Kristen Pfaff  American Bassist

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Relationships

Kristen Pfaff was in relationships with Kurt Cobain (1993 - 1994), Eric Erlandson (1993 - 1994) and Layne Staley.

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American Bassist Kristen Pfaff passed away on 15th Jun 1994 Seattle, Washington aged 27. Born Kristen Marie Pfaff on 26th May, 1967 (Gemini) in Buffalo, New York and educated at Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart., Kristen Pfaff is most remembered for Bassist for Hole. Her zodiac sign is Gemini.

Kristen Pfaff is a member of the following lists: American women singers, Women rock singers and 1967 births.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Dating31 year, 5 months9 months, 24 days11 months, 23 days
Total31 year, 5 months9 months, 24 days11 months, 23 days

Details

First NameKristen
Middle NameMarie
Last NamePfaff
Full Name at BirthKristen Marie Pfaff
Birthday26th May, 1967
BirthplaceBuffalo, New York
Died15th June, 1994
Place of DeathSeattle, Washington
Cause of DeathHeroin overdose
BuriedForest Lawn Cemetery (Buffalo)
BuildSlim
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Zodiac SignGemini
SexualityStraight
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolBuffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart.
UniversityUniversity of Minnesota, Boston College
Occupation TextMusician, songwriter
OccupationBassist
Claim to FameBassist for Hole
Music Genre (Text)Alternative rock, Noise Rock, Grunge
Year(s) Active1991–1994
Instrument (text)Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Piano, Cello
Record LabelAmphetamine Reptile, DGC
Associated ActsJanitor Joe, Palm, Hole
FatherNorman Pfaff
MotherJanet Pfaff
FriendCourtney Love, Kurt Cobain, Paul Erickson, Eric Erlandson

Kristen Marie Pfaff (May 26, 1967 – June 16, 1994) was an American musician, best known as the bassist for alternative rock band Hole from 1993 to 1994. Prior to Hole, Pfaff was the bassist and backing vocalist for Minneapolis-based band Janitor Joe. Pfaff returned to Janitor Joe for a short tour in the weeks before her death. She died of a heroin overdose in her Seattle apartment in June 1994.

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