Autobiography
September, 2003
Thirty years ago Bangs invented rock and roll criticism. Since his death in 1982, no one has come close to replicating his insight or manic energy. of course, the delightfully passionate Bangs wouldn't stand a chance in most music publications today. If he found the Seventies to be "dunced-out and depleted," what would he have to say about the era of Viacom? He had the misfortune of having standards during a time when there were no standards. Mainlines, the second posthumous collection...
