Michael Azerrad
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Michael Azerrad is an American author, music journalist, editor, and musician. As a graduate of Columbia University, he has written for publications such as Spin, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times. Azerrad's 1993 biography Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana was named by Q as one of the 50 greatest rock books ever written. His 2001 book Our Band Could Be Your Life, a collection of profiles on prominent indie rock bands, received similar critical acclaim.
Career
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Trivia
- •Place of birth: New York City
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: journalist, writer, music journalist, music critic
What happened recently
Writer Michael Azerrad hopes to further “demystify” Nirvana with ‘The Amplified Come As You Are’ - 105.7 The Point
Slipknot's Corey Taylor & others narrating 'Our Band Could Be Your Life' audiobook
Does Michael Azerrad Obey His Own Rock Critic Law? We Reviewed His Old Books to Find Out.
Michael Azerrad Does Not Care for This Horrible Music Writing You Rock Critics Crank Out
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Flavorwire Interview: Michael Azerrad on The Talkhouse and the Future of Music Writing
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