Cristina Martinez (singer)

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Cristina Martinez is an American rock singer. She is best known as the lead singer of Boss Hog. She has also been a member of Pussy Galore and The Honeymoon Killers. Her husband, guitarist Jon Spencer, collaborated with her in all three bands. [1] [2] [3] Her music has included elements of blues, grunge, noise rock and new wave. [4] She has been referred to as a sex symbol, and has appeared nude on album covers and in concert. [4] She and Spencer have one son, Charlie. [5]

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References

  1. Harvilla, Rob (March 24, 2017). "The Art of Aging Disgracefully". The Ringer.
  2. "Boss Hog's Cristina Martinez Returns to the Rock Life After Mom-dom". KQED. 13 July 2016.
  3. Ringen, Jonathan (March 23, 2017). "Boss Hog's Punk Rock Revs Up as It Hits Middle Age". The New York Times via NYTimes.com.
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  5. "Boss Hog couple talk parenthood - Near Northwest". digitaledition.chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2024-04-13.