Hole's Auf der Maur Links Olivia Rodrigo's Success to Her Influence

Melissa Auf der Maur has spoken about the direct influence she believes she has had on Olivia Rodrigo's burgeoning music career. Auf der Maur, a former bassist for the band Hole, recalled a significant moment when Rodrigo acknowledged her mother's impact on her own success. This sentiment resonated deeply with Auf der Maur, solidifying her perception of a clear artistic lineage.

Rodrigo has been open about her admiration for 1990s and early 2000s female artists, often naming inspirations like Alanis Morissette, Avril Lavigne, and Hayley Williams. Auf der Maur noted that this '90s influence is explicit in both songwriting and production on Rodrigo's albums, 'Sour' and 'Guts'. The 'Sour' album cover also features a visual homage to Hole's iconic 'Live Through This' artwork.

However, the connection between Rodrigo and Hole has not been without controversy. Courtney Love previously accused Rodrigo of borrowing an original idea for her 'Sour Prom Concert Film' visuals, which Love felt closely resembled Hole's 'Live Through This' album cover. Rodrigo responded to Love's claims with a complimentary message, expressing her admiration for Love and her work.