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Music

The 10 Rules of Rock and Roll by Robert Forster

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February 2010, no. 318

The 10 Rules of Rock and Roll by Robert Forster

Black Inc. $27.95 pb, 274 pp

Music

The 10 Rules of Rock and Roll by Robert Forster

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February 2010, no. 318

Why do otherwise sane human beings decide to become music critics? It’s often to jump on the PR treadmill of free passes to gigs and free records for review. There’s the writer who wants to be closer to his idol, the careerist who sees it as one more step to editorial power, or the music junkie who’s compelled to make the leap from mute fanaticism to the written word.

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Jon Dale writes for UNCUT, Red Bull Music Academy and FACT. He teaches across sociology, media and communication, and experimental writing. He is currently completing a book on UK DIY music from the late '70s/early '80s, as well as working on a book on the diary films of Jonas Mekas.

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