Kevin J. Hosey

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About me

Gender Male
Industry Government
Occupation Media hack
Location Buffalo, NY, United States
Introduction Freelance music writer for more than 35 years, more than 30 professional; newspaper reporter and editor for more than 18 years, ex-government media/communications director for more than 8 years, and yet I still find the need to start a second blog.
Interests Freelance writing (mainly music), liberal/progressive politics, my wife Val, dogs, writing about music, music, going to see/hear live music, University of Wisconsin athletics, history. Oh, yes, music.
Favorite Movies Apocalypse Now, Dr. Strangelove, The Godfather (parts I and II), All the President's Men, Mary Poppins
Favorite Music The Clash, Husker Du, Blue Rodeo, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, the Pretenders, Steve Wynn, (early) Lucinda Williams, Bob Dylan, Hank Williams Sr., Tom Waits, the Pogues, lots of Buffalo/Western New York bands, Rosanne Cash, Sonic Youth, Neil Young
Favorite Books Dispatches, Catch-22, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, The Final Days