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Let It Blurt

The Life and Times of Lester Bangs, America's Greatest Rock Critic

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Lester Bangs emerges as a vibrant figure in rock journalism, known for his intense lifestyle and groundbreaking writing. His work, featured in major publications like Rolling Stone and Creem, passionately advocated for more aggressive and electrifying music during the 1970s, shaping the aesthetics of heavy metal and punk. Bangs was not only a prolific critic but also a respected contemporary of iconic artists such as Lou Reed and Patti Smith, embodying the spirit of rock 'n' roll through his fervent prose and lifestyle.

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Let It Blurt, Jim DeRogatis, Cameron Crowe

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2000
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Title
Let It Blurt
Subtitle
The Life and Times of Lester Bangs, America's Greatest Rock Critic
Language
English
Publisher
Leah Jubilee
Released
2000
Format
Paperback
Pages
354
ISBN10
0767905091
ISBN13
9780767905091
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Lester Bangs emerges as a vibrant figure in rock journalism, known for his intense lifestyle and groundbreaking writing. His work, featured in major publications like Rolling Stone and Creem, passionately advocated for more aggressive and electrifying music during the 1970s, shaping the aesthetics of heavy metal and punk. Bangs was not only a prolific critic but also a respected contemporary of iconic artists such as Lou Reed and Patti Smith, embodying the spirit of rock 'n' roll through his fervent prose and lifestyle.