# Kristin Hersh Says Skull Injury Compelled Her to Make Music

In a new interview, Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristin Hersh reveals that a childhood skull fracture left her feeling compelled to write and perform music. She describes the injury as a turning point that shaped her artistic drive and distinctive creative process. The conversation offers insight into the origins of her influential alternative rock career.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/06/throwing-muses-frontwoman-kristin-hersh-i-was-compelled-to-make-music-after-cracking-my-skull-open) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:49 GMT