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Patricia Theresa Schemel (born April 24, 1967) is an American drummer and musician who rose to prominence as the drummer of alternative rock band Hole from 1992 until 1998. Born in Los Angeles, Schemel was raised in rural Marysville, Washington, where she developed an interest in punk rock music as a teenager.
In this oral history, Patty Schemel discusses growing up in Marysville WA, her early introduction to playing the drums, her family’s supportive nature, and b...
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- Women of Rock Oral History Project
Oct 31, 2017 · Patty Schemel, the drummer of Hole and one of the most famous female rockers, shares her story of addiction, recovery and music in Hit So Hard. Read an interview with her about the book, the grunge era and her relationship with Courtney Love.
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Nov 14, 2017 · This is the central tension of Hit So Hard, the new memoir from Hole drummer Patty Schemel, whose life has been a powerful cocktail of rock’n’roll, fame, addiction, rehab, and detox.
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Feb 2, 2018 · Patty Schemel, the great drummer for the rock group Hole, battled with addiction for over 30 years. Now, after 12 years of sobriety, her memoir Hit So Hard is a true testament to the remarkable...
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Oct 31, 2017 · Patty Schemel, the drummer for Hole and Nirvana, shares her story of addiction, friendship, music and coming out in her new book. She talks about her experiences with Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain, riot grrrls and more in this Billboard interview.
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Jan 16, 2018 · Patty Schemel on living with Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain, ending up homeless and overcoming addiction
