Lisa Robinson

For the Canadian medical researcher, see Lisa Robinson (scientist).

Lisa Robinson is an American journalist, author and broadcaster. She is currently a contributing editor for Vanity Fair.[1]

Early life

Robinson was born and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan[2][3] and attended the Bronx High School of Science and Syracuse University.[2]

Career

Robinson began her journalism career in 1969 at the suggestion of her husband, who asked her to take over a column he wrote for a British paper.[1][4] Together, they founded the music magazine Rock Scene in 1973. Robinson went on to write for a variety of publications, including Interview, Creem, Rock Video, the New York Post, and the New Musical Express.[1][5] She covered various popular artists and bands, including the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, Queen, Michael Jackson, Duran Duran, U2, David Bowie, Chrissie Hynde, the Clash, the Cure and the Who.[1][4][6] She also had a syndicated newspaper column, Rock Talk.[6] Robinson heavily covered the punk rock acts playing at the New York City music clubs Max's Kansas City and CBGB in the 1970s, including Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Patti Smith, the Ramones, Television and the New York Dolls.[4] While touring with the Rolling Stones in 1975, Robinson also acted as their press liaison.[1][7] She hosted the USA Network's Radio 1990 television series (1983—86) and conducted an interview with Freddie Mercury in 1984.[8][9]

In 1982, Robinson published the novel Walk on Glass.[1][10][11] She is also the author of a memoir, There Goes Gravity (2014), about her life as a music journalist, and Nobody Ever Asked Me About the Girls (2020), a book about women in the music industry.[1] Robinson is currently a contributing editor for Vanity Fair.[1]

Personal life

Robinson was married to the late music producer and radio host Richard Robinson.[2][1][12]

Works

  • Walk on Glass (1982). ISBN 9780517479025
  • There Goes Gravity: A Life in Rock and Roll (2014). ISBN 9781594487149
  • Nobody Ever Asked Me about the Girls: Women, Music and Fame (2020). ISBN 9781627794909

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Contemporary Authors Online". Biography In Context. Gale. 2015. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Goodman, Wendy (16 February 2021). "An Upper East Side Apartment Full of Rock-and-Roll Memories". Curbed. New York Magazine. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Lisa Robinson On: My Life in Rock & Roll". Tory Daily. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Staff, N. P. R. "How A Music Writer Learned Trust Is The Ultimate Backstage Pass". NPR.org. Retrieved 2015-12-26.
  5. ^ "Legendary Rock Journalist Lisa Robinson Opens Up About Her New Book". W Magazine. 2014-04-15. Retrieved 2015-12-26.
  6. ^ a b "ARTICLE ABOUT QUEEN FROM NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS, FEBRUARY 14, 1976". NME. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
  7. ^ Garner, Dwight (2014-04-29). "Lisa Robinson's Rock 'n' Roll Life in 'There Goes Gravity'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2015-12-26.
  8. ^ "Lisa Robinson". Vanity Fair. 5 March 2007. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  9. ^ Bowenbank, Starr. "Freddie Mercury's 5 Sassiest Moments". Billboard. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
  10. ^ Watkins, Mel (22 August 1982). "Fiction in Brief : WALK ON GLASS by Lisa Robinson". The New York Times.
  11. ^ "Walk on Glass by Lisa Robinson". The Sleaze Factor. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  12. ^ Unterberger, Richie. "Richard Robinson". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
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