The Media Narrative

The Media Narrative


Steve Morse: Writing about Rock

May 18, 2018

Steve Morse has interviewed and written about some of the biggest names in music, including Bob Marley, Bono, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen. In this episode, the Boston Globe rock critic talks about the highlights of his decades-long career.


During a conversation in his Cambridge, Massachusetts home, Morse talked about: Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, and London in 1969 (1:30); early days of rock criticism (5:00); writing on deadline (7:00); roster of interviewees (10:30); Bob Marley in NYC (12:30); interviewing strategies (16:00); climate for music journalism today (20:30); advice for aspiring music writers (24:30); and Bono and U2 (30:30.)