Stephen Malkmus

Stephen Malkmus, American singer-songwriter and guitarist

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Born: May 30, 1966
Age in 2026: 60
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Birth year: 1966

About Stephen Malkmus

Stephen Joseph Malkmus ( MALK-miss; born May 30, 1966) is an American musician best known as the primary songwriter, lead singer and guitarist of the indie rock band Pavement. Beginning as a duo, Pavement eventually grew to a quintet. The band released five studio albums before breaking up in 1999. Both during and after his time in Pavement, Malkmus took part in several side projects but, notably contributing guitar on three albums with Silver Jews. Following Pavement's break-up, Malkmus embarked on a solo career, primarily with backing band the Jicks. He currently performs with Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Pavement, The Hard Quartet, and as a solo artist. == Biography == === Early years === Malkmus was born on May 30, 1966, in Santa Monica, California, to Mary and Stephen Malkmus Sr. His father was a property and casualty insurance agent. When Stephen Jr. was 8, the family moved north to Stockton, where he attended Carpinteria's Cate School and Lodi's Tokay High School.

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Career and life highlights

On February 7, 2018, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks released "Middle America", their first material in four years.
In 2001, following the 1999 dissolution of Pavement, Malkmus released his first self-titled album with his new band, The Jicks (although they were uncredited).
Their first album, Slanted & Enchanted, was released to critical acclaim, and the band continued to receive attention for subsequent releases.
A recording of this performance was released as a limited-edition live album on Record Store Day 2013.

Stephen Malkmus timeline

1999The band released five studio albums before breaking up in 1999.
2001In 2001, following the 1999 dissolution of Pavement, Malkmus released his first self-titled album with his new band, The Jicks (although they were uncredited).
2013A recording of this performance was released as a limited-edition live album on Record Store Day 2013.
2018On February 7, 2018, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks released "Middle America", their first material in four years.

The world when Stephen Malkmus was born

Stephen Malkmus was born in 1966. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1966

#1 song"The Ballad of the Green Berets" – SSgt Barry Sadler
Top movieA Man for All Seasons
Top TV showBonanza
Best-selling bookIn Cold Blood – Truman Capote

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentEngland wins the FIFA World Cup at Wembley
Top headlineCultural Revolution begins in China
Technology milestoneStar Trek premieres, inspiring future technologists
Defining fadBatman TV show craze
Notable inventionElectronic fuel injection
World population3.41 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderLyndon B. Johnson
Sports championBaltimore Orioles (World Series)
Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
U.S. population196.6M

1966 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Stephen Malkmus's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1966	2026
Gas	$0.32	$3.45/gal
Average home	$14,200	$435,000
Average income	$9,400	$67,500
Minimum wage	$1.25	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$1.09	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.05	$0.73
Population	196.6M	341 million

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