It's no exaggeration that without Sonic Youth vast sectors of the independent rock community would not exist. Before Sonic Youth signed to Geffen in 1990, 'alternative rock', Riot Grrrl, and MTV grunge didn't exist. It was as a direct result of their influence that Nirvana released Nevermind on a major label. Rock journalist, Stevie Chick draws upon his wealth of source material and exclusive interviews with both band-members and the people closest to Sonic Youth to give a fascinating insight into this most complex and fascinating of rock bands. The band released "The Destroyed Room: B-Sides and Rarities" in December 2006. It featured tracks previously available only on vinyl, limited-release compilations, b-sides to international singles, and material that has never before been released.