Phyllis Pollack

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Music critic and journalist. I have a column covering Hollywood concerts at Examiner
Music publicist at Def Press Public Relations at USA Self Employed

Education

University of Denver

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Industry

Music

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Phyllis Pollack’s Summary

I write about music, and have been published since 1983. I have had articles published in an extensive number of media outlets, some of which include one of the incarnations of the now-defunct, but highly venerated Creem Magazine, Billboard Magazine, Hit Parader Magazine, Stones Planet, The Village Voice, Larry Flynt Publications, Counterpunch and many other publications.
In addition to music journalism, I have also been working as a music publicist since the 1980's.
I have received several gold and platinum albums for my work as a publicist.
I have also produced three compilation albums for EMI/Capitol/Right Stuff.
I have written liner notes for several major label CDs, two of which are multi-platinum selling albums from EMI.
I have also written countless bios for recording artists and press releases for a wide myriad of record companies, both major labels and independent.
I have written countless album reviews, DVD reviews and concert reviews.
I have interviewed many recording artists, including the Rolling Stones at their NY premiere of the Martin Scorsese film "Shine A Light." I have also interviewed many recording artists, too many to list here. The diverse range of artists I have interviewed includes reggae rhythm twins Sly and Robbie, Les Paul, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Little Richard, Metallica, Frank Zappa, and the late Eazy-E. I am trying to be as diverse as possible here, yet I am avoiding typing a long list of all the artists I have interviewed.
I also shoot photos.
I have been quoted in numerous publications including Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Miami Herald, New Times, The L.A. Weekly, The New York Daily News, Hollywood Reporter, Daily Variety, The Los Angeles Times, Rocky Mountain News, Arizona Republic, and The Chicago Tribune. I have also been quoted on MTV News and quoted in VH1 News.
I have appeared on national television, discussing music on broadcast media outlets that include MSNBC, MTV News and Los Angeles television stations.

Phyllis Pollack’s Specialties:

•Music journalism
•Music publicity
•Writing bios
•Writing press releases
•Writing CD liner notes
•Photography
*Public Relations
•Spin Control
•Media Coaching
*Writing album reviews, DVD reviews, concert reviews
•Ghost Writing Statements Issued in Press Releases and Promotional Materials
•Ghost Writing

Phyllis Pollack’s Experience

Music critic and journalist. I have a column covering Hollywood concerts

Examiner

(Privately Held; Online Media industry)

August 2009 — Present (4 months)

I also write a column at Examiner, in which I both previewing and review concerts, and interview recording artists who have concerts scheduled in and near Hollywood, California. I also write about news pertaining to concerts in this locale.
Examiner is an affiliate of Anschutz Company, of which AEG is a subsidiary. AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Anschutz Company, owns or controls a collection of companies including facilities such as STAPLES Center (Los Angeles, CA), Prudential Center (Newark, NJ), Sprint Center (Kansas City, MO), The Rose Garden (Portland, OR), WaMu Theatre (Seattle, WA), XL Center (Hartford, CT), El Rey Theatre (Hollywood, CA), Colosseum at Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, NV), Target Center (Minneapolis, MN), Rentschler Field (Hartford, CT), Nokia Theatre Times Square, Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, Acer Arena (Sydney, AU), Color Line Arena (Hamburg) and The O2 Arena, a 28-acre development located in the eastern part of London along the Thames River which includes a 20,000-seat arena and over 650,000 sf of leisure and entertainment use.
Examiner, an Anschutz affiliate, is owned by Clarity Media Group, a newspaper publishing company, and the parent company to the Washington D.C. Examiner, The San Francisco Examiner and the Independent newspapers. Serving the district and surrounding suburban areas of Washington D.C. and San Francisco, the papers provide an additional print and online platform in two of the top ten media markets in the United States to general advertisers, sponsors, and partners of AEG.
Music publicist at Def Press Public Relations

USA Self Employed

(Information Services industry)

1989 — Present (20 years )

Music publicist, music journalist