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Journalist

Rob Sheffield, born on February 2, 1966, is a renowned journalist whose career spans music, culture, and social commentary. He is known for his unique perspective and in-depth analysis.

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“Every moment of my life has a soundtrack, so I never know when some song is going to jump me by surprise and bring the memory alive.”

Knows Moments Song Memories Alive Surprise Soundtracks Sheffield

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“Like most fans of 'So You Think You Can Dance,' I wouldn't know a pasodoble if it beat me with a rake.”

Ifs Thinking Knows Inspirational Fans Beats Dance Rakes

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“Ronnie Spector's hair was taller and meaner and scarier than all four Shangri-La's combined, plus the drummer from the Honeycombs. You just know her rat-tail comb was a switchblade.”

Knows Four Hair Plus Tails Rats Drummer Combs Shangri

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“The sax solo as we know it today would not exist without Gerry Rafferty. His 1978 soft-rock classic 'Baker Street' has to be the 'Ulysses' of rock & roll saxophone, giving the entire chorus over to Raphael Ravenscroft's sax solo, creating one of the Seventies' most enduringly creepy sounds.”

Knows Giving Today Sound Streets Rocks Creating Classic Solo Seventies Creepy Chorus Saxophone Bakers Ulysses Raphael Baker Street

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“You know the Prince song where the girl's phone rings but she tells him, "whoever's calling couldn't be as cute as you?" I long to live out this moment in real life.”

Knows Long Real Moments Song Girl Calling Phones Rings Real Life Cute

Book:Love is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time

Source: Love is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time

“I didn't know what I was. I didn't have a noun.”

Knows Nouns

Book:Love Is a Mix Tape: Life, Loss, and What I Listened To

Source: Love Is a Mix Tape: Life, Loss, and What I Listened To

About the Author

Born: February 2, 1966
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 122

Books & Sources

Love Is a Mix Tape: Life, Loss, and What I Listened ToRelated source material

Love is a Mix Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a TimeRelated source material

Talking to Girls About Duran Duran: One Young Man's Quest for True Love and a Cooler HaircutRelated source material

Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole WorldRelated source material

Talking to Girls About Duran DuranRelated source material

Turn Around Bright Eyes: The Rituals of Love & KaraokeRelated source material

Turn Around Bright Eyes: The Rituals of Love and KaraokeRelated source material

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