Melissa Auf der Maur

Melissa Auf der Maur is a Canadian musician, best known as the bassist for the rock bands Hole and Smashing Pumpkins. Born in Montreal, Quebec, she began her music career in the 1990s and rose to fame in the 1990s and early 2000s. After taking a break from music to focus on motherhood, she wrote her memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry, which was published during the pandemic. She is known for her introspective and personal songwriting style, and has been praised for her unique voice and perspective.