But it's even more fun to be ranked above the Chicago Tribune's critic, for whatever that is worth!
30 Jim DeRogatis Pop music critic, Chicago Sun-TimesThe Sun-Times columnist, co-host of syndicated radio talk show "Sound Opinions" and author of several books, including "Milk It: Collected Musings on the Alternative Music Explosion of the '90s" and "Staring at Sound: The True Story of Oklahoma's Fabulous Flaming Lips," continues to be the recognizable face of Chicago's music criticism, and his consistent newspaper pieces that question the motives of major corporations like Live Nation and Ticketmaster reinforce his dedication to music fans more than anyone else. "Sound Opinions" reaches seventy-five radio stations nationwide, expanding DeRo's message weekly.
Chicago is fortunate to be bestowed with Jim and Mr.Kot. But it's high time for both of them to review a Jeff Beck concert.
Congrats!
Congrats Jim. Sometimes I do not agree, but you and Kot are the best writers around. And it's harder to please you so when you do a great review of an album your passion for it comes out, as well as your passion for stopping the horrible ordinance the city of Chicago wants to pass (glad Phoenix is not doing that.) When will Chicago recognize it's musical culture? Keep it up Jim.
You mean ranked higher than the rock critic who scooped you on the Lollapalooza lineup two years running?