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Melissa Auf der Maur Releases Memoir Documenting 1990s Alternative Music Era

publication · 2026-03-19

Musician Melissa Auf der Maur has published a memoir titled 'Even the Good Girls Will Cry,' which details her experiences in the 1990s alternative rock scene. The book focuses on her time as bassist for the band Hole, where she joined following the death of previous bassist Kristen Pfaff, and later her involvement with the Smashing Pumpkins. Auf der Maur is currently conducting interviews to promote the memoir's release.

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  • Melissa Auf der Maur has released a memoir called 'Even the Good Girls Will Cry'
  • The memoir covers her career in 1990s alternative rock music
  • Auf der Maur served as bassist for both Hole and the Smashing Pumpkins
  • She joined Hole after bassist Kristen Pfaff died from an overdose
  • Auf der Maur is currently doing promotional interviews for the book

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