Becoming Almost Famous: My Back Pages in Music Writing and Life

This volume collects many of the best articles from veteran Rolling Stone writer Ben Fong-Torres. While many will recognize Ben as he was portrayed in Cameron Crowe's hit film Almost Famous, his thoughtful and engaging stories have been providing a backstage view for over 30 years. This book features a slew of entertaining and informative music and pop-culture pieces, as well as personal essays about growing up Asian-American and about Ben's interest in radio broadcasting. Through insightful introductions to every article, Fong-Torres offers an inside view of the writing and editing process, from getting an assignment and developing an idea to an article's completion in printed form.

Author: Ben Fong-Torres
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Published: 05/01/2006
Pages: 270
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.20w x 0.90d
ISBN13: 9780879308803
ISBN10: 087930880X
BISAC Categories:
- Music | History & Criticism | General
- Music | Genres & Styles | Pop Vocal
- Music | Genres & Styles | Rock