Is Kim Gordon A-List?
NoB
No — Kim Gordon is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1981C$0.01M
Sonic Youth Formation
Co-founds Sonic Youth with Thurston Moore.
1988B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Sonic Youth's *Daydream Nation*
The album is recognized as a critical darling.
1990B$0.5M+$0.4M
Signs with DGC Records
Major label deal brings wider exposure.
1993B$1M+$0.5M
Forms Free Kitten
Explores experimental sounds.
2009B$3M+$2M
Continued Sonic Youth Success
Maintains influence and fanbase.
2011B$4M+$1M
Sonic Youth Breakup
Band dissolves after divorce.
2019B$7M+$3M
Solo Album *No Home Record*
Releases her first solo album to critical acclaim.
2026B$8M+$1M
Continues Music and Art
Gordon continues to release music and collaborate in the art world.
Last updated: February 23, 2026