Robert Christgau

Biography

Robert Thomas Christgau is a renowned American music journalist and essayist born on April 18, 1942. As the chief music critic and senior editor for The Village Voice for 37 years, he established himself as one of the most influential music critics, creating the annual Pazz & Jop poll and shaping musical trends with his biting capsule album reviews. His writing is marked by a distinctive, witty style that blends politics and pop culture.