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For Cameron Crowe, Being 'Uncool' Is A Badge Of Honor

from Fresh Air

by NPR

Published: Mon Oct 27 2025

Show Notes

The filmmaker's new memoir, 'The Uncool,' is about his teen years in the '70s as a rock journalist for 'Rolling Stone.' His unconventional story was dramatized in the 2000movie 'Almost Famous.' Crowe spoke with Terry Gross about getting access to rockstars before he could drink, being mentored by Lester Bangs, and his interviews with David Bowie.
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Also, David Bianculli reviews the new season of 'The Diplomat.'

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