Robert Christgau

Music critic, Author

1942 –

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Who is Robert Christgau?

Robert Christgau is an American essayist, music journalist, and self-proclaimed "Dean of American Rock Critics".

One of the earliest professional rock critics, Christgau is known for his terse capsule reviews, published from 1969 to 2013 in his Consumer Guide columns. He also spent 37 years as music editor for The Village Voice, during which time he created the annual Pazz & Jop poll.

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Born
Apr 18, 1942
New York City
Also known as
  • Xgau
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Education
  • Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College
    English Studies
    (1958 - 1962)
Lived in
  • New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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