Dr. Anthony Decurtis

Biography

Anthony DeCurtis is a prominent author and editor with a distinguished career spanning over twenty-five years in the field of music writing and culture. He has made significant contributions to notable publications, particularly as a contributing editor for Rolling Stone. His works include 'Artists Talk Life Work' and 'Rocking Life Away: Writing Music Matters.' DeCurtis has also edited influential pieces, such as 'Present Tense: Rock & Roll Culture' and coedited 'The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll' and 'The Rolling Stone Album Guide' (3rd edition). His scholarship extends to significant achievements in American literature, holding a PhD from Indiana University. Notably, his essay accompanying Eric Clapton's box set 'Crossroads' won a Grammy Award in the Best Album Notes category. His continued impact in the domains of writing and popular culture is reflected in the courses he teaches at the University of Pennsylvania, delving into various aspects of music and cultural writing, including in-depth explorations of artists like Bob Dylan and David Bowie.

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