Pete Johnson (rock critic)

Pete Johnson was a music critic for the Los Angeles Times in the 1960s,^[1] before being replaced by Robert Hilburn in 1970.^[2] In 1969 he wrote the History of Rock and Roll,^[3] in addition to appearing in another Rockumentary, the Pop Chronicles.^[4][5]

In writing the History of Rock and Roll documentary, Johnson said "I included nearly every record I ever rem[em]ber hearing".^[6]

Sample Reviews

• The Doors^[7][8]
• The Grateful Dead^[9][10]
• Steve Winwood^[11]
• The Band^[12]

External links

• History of Rock and Roll Demo
• The Pop Chronicles interviewed Johnson on 11.15.1967;^[4] he appears in shows 5, 8, 12, 35, 44, 45, and 50.

References

1. "Los Angeles Times: Archives". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved 2014-02-27.
2. "A History of Rock Criticism" (PDF). Retrieved 2014-02-21.
3. "Radio Broadcasting History, Radio People (Bill Mouzis)". 440.com. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
4. "E-J — Interview Index". University of North Texas Libraries. Archived from the original on 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
5. Gilliland, John (1969). "Show 8 - The All American Boy: Enter Elvis and the rock-a-billies. [Part 2]" (audio). Pop Chronicles. Digital.library.unt.edu.
6. Hopkins, Jerry (April 5, 1969). "'Rockumentary' Radio Milestone". Rolling Stone (30). p. 9.
7. "The Doors Articles & Reviews 1967". MildEquator.com. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
8. "The Doors Album Reviews: The Doors by Pete Johnson". Archives.waiting-forthe-sun.net. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
9. Into, Light (2012-02-17). "Grateful Dead Sources: September 15, 1967: Hollywood Bowl". Deadsources.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
10. Into, Light (2012-02-17). "Grateful Dead Sources: November 10, 1967: LA Shrine Hall". Deadsources.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
11. User (1968-04-15). "LA Times, April 15th, 1968". Steve Winwood. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
12. "Band Album Mines Dylan Vein". Los Angeles Times: Archives. 1968-07-14. Archived from the original on ?. Retrieved 2014-03-07. Check date values in: |archive-date= (help)