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Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore to separate

After 27 years of marriage, Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore are to separate. 

The couple, who have a 17-year-old daughter, made the announcement yesterday through their record label, Matador:

"Musicians Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore, married in 1984, are announcing that they have separated. Sonic Youth, with both Kim and Thurston involved, will proceed with its South American tour dates in November. Plans beyond that tour are uncertain. The couple has requested respect for their personal privacy and does not wish to issue further comment."

They have said that their scheduled tour dates in South America will go ahead in November.

Watch Sonic Youth's video for 'Superstar' and a live performance of 'Brother James':