Exene Cervenka

Biography

Exene Cervenka is an American singer, artist, and poet born Christene Lee Cervenka on February 1, 1956. As a key member of the California punk rock band X, she co-wrote many songs and released multiple albums with the group from 1980 to 1985. Outside of music, Cervenka has collaborated with artists like Lydia Lunch on a series of books and spoken word projects, and co-owned a Los Angeles store with John Roecker from 1996 to 1999.