Emily Kokal
| Emily Kokal | |
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Kokal, performing in April 2013.
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September 30, 1980 Chico, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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warpaintwarpaint |
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| Fender Jaguar | |
Emily Camille Kokal (born September 30, 1980) is an American musician from Chico, California. She is best known as the singer and guitarist of the indie rock band Warpaint. Kokal is one of the founding members of the band.
Kokal was born in Chico, California. When she was 10 she moved to Eugene, Oregon where she met Theresa Wayman, whom she would later start Warpaint with. The two traveled through Europe together in their late teenage years and have lived together in New York and Los Angeles. At the age of 19, Kokal met Jenny Lee Lindberg, another founding member of Warpaint, in LA.
Kokal was the lead singer, guitarist and organist for a project called the Little Two's. In 2001 the band self-released their only album, titled World War IV.
In February 2004 Warpaint was formed in Los Angeles, with Kokal singing and playing guitar. As of 2017, Kokal and Warpaint have released 3 albums and an EP. On the forming of the band, Kokal stated in an interview: "I've always felt this about this band, that it felt blessed. It felt that the right paths were crossing at the right times and the stars were aligned."
Kokal has also made guest appearances as a singer, including singing the chorus in the Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "Desecration Smile."
Kokal was previously in a relationship with former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante.
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