David Browne

David Browne is a Senior Writer at Rolling Stone. He contributes deep-dive reports, reviews and profiles on music. He is also the author of seven books, including biographies of Sonic Youth, Jeff Buckley, the Grateful Dead, and most recently 'Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: The Wild, Definitive Saga of Rock's Greatest Supergroup.'

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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  • Dickey Betts' performance at a Bill Clinton inauguration event was criticized by an unnamed man backstage who became enraged and assaulted him.

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Steve Albini: Influential Rock Producer and Frontman of Big Black and Shellac Dies at 61

Steve Albini: Influential Rock Producer and Frontman of Big Black and Shellac Dies at 61

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Renowned rock music producer and engineer Steve Albini, known for his work with Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, and others, passed away at age 61 due to a heart attack. Born in California in 1962, Albini discovered the Ramones as a teenager and studied journalism at Northwestern University before forming Big Black. He later founded Shellac and was known for his raw recording style and DIY ethic. Albini's influence on alternative rock music is significant, with acclaimed albums for Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, Cheap Trick, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.
Dickey Betts, Co-Founder of Allman Brothers Band, Passes Away at 74

Dickey Betts, Co-Founder of Allman Brothers Band, Passes Away at 74

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Dickey Betts, co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band and influential figure in Southern rock, passed away at home on April 18, 2024. Surrounded by family, he battled cancer and COPD before his death. Known for defining Southern rock with hits like 'Jessica'.