Kristen Pfaff
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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| Full name at birth | Kristen Marie Pfaff
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| Claim to fame | Bassist for Hole
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| Date of birth | 26 May 1967
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| Place of birth | Buffalo, New York
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| Date of death | 15 June 1994
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| Age | 27 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Seattle, Washington
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| Cause of death | Heroin overdose
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| Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery (Buffalo)
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| Genre | Alternative rock · Noise Rock · Grunge
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| Years active | 1991–1994
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| Instrument | Vocals · Bass · Guitar · Piano · Cello
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