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| Light grew up in ], where he attended Cincinnati Country Day School. His mother was a top dance reviewer for the local newspaper. He graduated from ] in 1988, majoring in ], and wrote his senior thesis on '']'' by the ].<ref name="Arzoian">Rebecca Arzoian (Friday, November 17, 2006). '']''</ref> Light had been an intern at ] during their 20th Anniversary year while still a student.<ref name="cookbook">Maniaci, Paul (August 27, 2006). ''TheCareerCookbook''</ref> He later joined the staff as a fact checker in 1989, soon becoming a Senior Writer.<ref name="cookbook" /> | Light grew up in ], where he attended Cincinnati Country Day School. His mother was a top dance reviewer for the local newspaper. He graduated from ] in 1988, majoring in ], and wrote his senior thesis on '']'' by the ].<ref name="Arzoian">Rebecca Arzoian (Friday, November 17, 2006). '']''</ref> Light had been an intern at ] during their 20th Anniversary year while still a student.<ref name="cookbook">Maniaci, Paul (August 27, 2006). ''TheCareerCookbook''</ref> He later joined the staff as a fact checker in 1989, soon becoming a Senior Writer.<ref name="cookbook" /> | ||
| In 1993, he became the founding music editor of ''VIBE'' magazine, later becoming editor in chief. In 1999 he became editor in chief for '']''.<ref name="ward">Steven Ward and Scott Woods. rockcritics.com</ref> |
In 1993, he became the founding music editor of ''VIBE'' magazine, later becoming editor in chief. In 1999 he became editor in chief for '']''.<ref name="ward">Steven Ward and Scott Woods. rockcritics.com</ref> He left Spin in March 2002.<ref name="cencom.org">http://www.cencom.org/bios.aspx?id=952</ref> | ||
| Light then got a spot as music reviewer on radio station ], and serves as music correspondent on ] show ''Weekend America''. He has worked as consultant for the ].<ref name="cencom.org" /> |
Light then got a spot as music reviewer on radio station ], and serves as music correspondent on ] show ''Weekend America''. He has worked as consultant for the ].<ref name="cencom.org" /> He is also heavily involved in assisting homeless people with the ] AIDS charity.<ref name="cookbook" /><ref>http://www.housingworks.org/about/people/community-stories/detail/alan-light-board-cochair-housing-works-bookstore-cafe/</ref> | ||
| ==Selected bibliography== | ==Selected bibliography== | ||
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| Education | Yale University in 1988 |
Alan Light is an American journalist who has been a rock critic for Rolling Stone, an editor for Spin, and a co-founder of Spin’s sister publication VIBE.
Light grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended Cincinnati Country Day School. His mother was a top dance reviewer for the local newspaper. He graduated from Yale University in 1988, majoring in American Studies, and wrote his senior thesis on Licensed to Ill by the Beastie Boys. Light had been an intern at Rolling Stone during their 20th Anniversary year while still a student. He later joined the staff as a fact checker in 1989, soon becoming a Senior Writer.
In 1993, he became the founding music editor of VIBE magazine, later becoming editor in chief. In 1999 he became editor in chief for Spin. He left Spin in March 2002.
Light then got a spot as music reviewer on radio station WFUV, and serves as music correspondent on NPR show Weekend America. He has worked as consultant for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He is also heavily involved in assisting homeless people with the Housing Works AIDS charity.
Selected bibliography
- Tupac Amaru Shakur: 1971-1996 (with Quincy Jones), 1998
- "Vibe" History of Hip Hop, 1999
- The Skills to Pay the Bills: The Story of the Beastie Boys, 2006
References
- Inoue, Todd (April 18, 2002). License to Edit. Metroactive
- Rebecca Arzoian (Friday, November 17, 2006). Alum Light tops music mag world. Yale Daily News
- ^ Maniaci, Paul (August 27, 2006). Article: Alan Light Music Journalist. TheCareerCookbook
- Steven Ward and Scott Woods. Still Able to See the Light: Spin Editor Defines His Territory. rockcritics.com
- ^ http://www.cencom.org/bios.aspx?id=952
- http://www.housingworks.org/about/people/community-stories/detail/alan-light-board-cochair-housing-works-bookstore-cafe/
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