Robert Christgau
Music journalist and critic
Pioneered rock music criticism, contributing to publications such as The Village Voice. Developed a distinctive method of music evaluation, incorporating a grading system for albums. Authored influential books and essays on music and culture. Served as a significant voice in discussions about popular music and its intersection with society.
Created the 'Consumer Guide' column in The Village Voice
Authored 'Any Old Way You Choose It' and 'Is Rock Dead?'
Influenced rock and pop criticism methodology
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Pharmacologist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
April 18th, 1905 121 years ago
Died
February 27th, 1998 28 years ago — 92 years old
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April 18th, 1990 36 years ago
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Founder of Debenhams department store
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April 18th, 1794 232 years ago
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April 18th, 1979 47 years ago
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April 18th, 2001 25 years ago
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