Gary Graff (born 1960) is an American music journalist and author.
Gary Graff | |
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 Graff in 2019 | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) |
| Occupation | Music journalist, author |
| Nationality | American |
| Subject | Rock music |
Biography
editOriginally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Graff attended Taylor Allderdice High School where he wrote for school newspaper The Taylor Allderdice Foreword.[1][2] He received his Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri.[2] He wrote for the Detroit Free Press from 1982 until 1995 when there was a strike at the newspaper. Graff refused to cross the picket line and subsequently lost his job.[2][3] Graff has contributed to publications including The New York Times, Billboard, The Boston Globe, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, and San Francisco Chronicle,[4] as well as writing a regular columns for Guitar World Magazine, Ultimate Classic Rock and Consequence.[2]
In 2005, Graff published The Ties That Bind: Bruce Springsteen A to E to Z. One reviewer said that the book "comes close to being the definitive study" on Bruce Springsteen.[5] He is also the founding editor of MusicHound's "Essential Album Guide" series, which began with MusicHound Rock in 1996.[2] Graff is also a frequent contributor to The Drew and Mike Podcast and the Bob & Brian radio show on WHQG in Milwaukee, WI. He now lives in Detroit, Michigan.[6]
Bibliography
edit- 1996 (rev. 1999): MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide (Visible Ink Press)
- 2005: The Ties That Bind: Bruce Springsteen A to E to Z (Visible Ink Press)
- 2010: Travelin' Man: On the Road and Behind the Scenes with Bob Seger (Painted Turtle)
- 2023: Alice Cooper at 75 (Motorbooks)
References
edit- ^ Behe, Regis (2005-04-24). "Local teens may be the 'next big thing' in classic rock". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Archived from the original on 2008-10-25. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ^ a b c d e Ward, Steven. "Losin' His Mind in Detroit Rock City: An Interview with Gary Graff". Rockcritics.com. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ^ Weingarten, Emily (2006-10-17). "Living Music: Gary Graff interview". University of Michigan. Archived from the original on 2012-12-15. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ^ "Press Release: Gary Graff on Joe Jackson & Todd Rundgren". Michigan Theater. 2004-04-21. Archived from the original on 2007-05-17. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ^ "Book Review - Library Journal". Reed Business Information. Retrieved 2008-04-08.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Visible Ink Press: Authors: Gary Graff". Visible Ink Press. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
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