Lester Bangs
Leslie Conway Bangs (December 14, 1948 – April 30, 1982) was an American music journalist, author and musician. A very influential, if not founding, voice in rock music criticism, Bangs died in New York City, overdosing after treating a cold with Darvon and Valium. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Bangs was born in Escondido, California. His mother was a devout Jehovah's Witness; his father died when Bangs was young. In 1969, Bangs began writing freelance after reading an ad in Rolling Stone soliciting readers' reviews. His first piece was a negative review of the MC5 album Kick Out The Jams. He later worked for Creem, The Village Voice, Penthouse, Playboy, New Musical Express and many others.
December 14: December 14 is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 17 days remaining.... 1948: 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar).... 1982: 1982 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar.... Lester Bangs related Images and Photos (experimental) | ~ Table of Content ~
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