Hole is an American alternative rock band that was formed in Los Angeles in 1989. The band was fronted by Courtney Love, who was notable for her raw, emotive vocals and confrontational stage presence. Hole's music incorporated elements of punk rock and grunge, and their lyrics often explored themes of body image, identity, and personal trauma. The band's most influential album, "Live Through This" (1994), was a critical and commercial success, and is frequently cited as one of the defining albums of the riot grrrl movement.