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Author (12 major books) and film director (three recent documentaries, including one currently airing via PBS). Was a top editor at the legendary Crawdaddy for many years and later editor-in-chief of venerable Editor & Publisher. New York City area.
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Dozens of local newspapers and national magazines declined Mike Appel's invitation to see @springsteen play at Sing Sing, this day 50 years ago — @gregmitch accepted it. Read his first-hand account. #ThemChanges https://open.substack.com/pub/gregmitchell/p/when-i-met-springsteen-in-sing-sing?utm_campaign=post
When I Met Springsteen in Sing Sing

It was 50 years ago today....before his first record, and only two of us accepted the invitation. And then we caught his first gig in NYC with the band. Here's my full account, and a video recap.

Between Rock and a Hard Place
My latest Substack features its usual hot political cartoons plus review of Bob Dylan's new book and preview of his upcoming album of outtakes and alt versions from "Time Out of Mind." And restored Stones video, plus Springsteen live on the "Nightshift." Still free to subscribe. https://gregmitchell.substack.com/p/dylans-time-again
Dylan's "Time" Again

Yesterday he announced release of package with outtakes, alternates and re-mix of his comeback "Time Out of Mind." Here's one, plus Bruce live, restored Stones video and our usual political cartoons.

Between Rock and a Hard Place
Hello. I am (among other things) author of a dozen major books and, in the past two years, writer and director of three films, one airing via PBS right now....And current popular Music & Politics substack...New York City area. See ya. #Introduction #Introductions
Just arrived. First post. My "Music and Politics" substack linked below.... I am (among other things) author of a dozen books and, in the past two years, writer and director of three films, one airing via PBS right now....See ya. https://gregmitchell.substack.com/
Between Rock and a Hard Place

Award-winning author and film director ranges widely: from politics and media to music and movies. Click to read Between Rock and a Hard Place, by Greg Mitchell, a Substack publication with thousands of readers.