When and where was Robert Hilburn born?
Robert Hilburn was born on the 25th of September, 1939 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He spent his first five years living on a cotton farm near Campti with his grandfather.
Questions about Robert Hilburn
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What year did Robert Hilburn start writing for the Los Angeles Times?
Robert Hilburn began writing for the Los Angeles Times as a freelancer in 1966. He replaced Pete Johnson as the newspaper's rock critic in 1970.
Which artists did Robert Hilburn help launch during his career at the Los Angeles Times?
Robert Hilburn helped launch careers for diverse artists ranging from John Prine to Rage Against the Machine. His early support included figures such as Patti Smith, The Eagles, Tom Petty, Prince, Elvis Costello, Guns N' Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Eminem, The White Stripes, Arcade Fire, and X.
What memoir did Robert Hilburn publish in 2010 about John Lennon and other musicians?
In 2010 Robert Hilburn published his memoir titled Corn Flakes with John Lennon. It focused on the work and influence of artists like John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Phil Spector, Michael Jackson, U2, Kurt Cobain, and N.W.A.
When was Robert Hilburn's biography of Paul Simon released by Simon & Schuster?
Published by Simon & Schuster in May 2019, Robert Hilburn's biography Paul Simon: The Life was described as epic in Rolling Stone. A four-star review in USA Today called the book a straight-shooting tour de force.