Born 2 June 1959 in Rochester, New York, USA,

Lydia Lunch began her activity in 1977 with Teenage Jesus And The Jerks as lead singer and guitar player, taking part in the No Wave Movement. She has been an actress in experimental movies by Richard Kern and by Beth B & Scott B, and she's also known for her spoken word performances.

She's still producing music and collaborating on several projects beside leading her solo career too. She's also involved in writing and has edited books of poetry and fiction, including Adulterers Anonymous in collaboration with X's Exene Cervenka, and the novel Paradoxia: A Predator's Diary.