Jeffrey Morgan (writer)

Jeffrey Morgan

Jeffrey Morgan in the recording studio, 1977 Photo credit: Tom Robe
Pen name Machine Rock
Occupation Writer, Biographer, Editor
Period 1966 - present
Genre Rock Criticism, Satire
Subject Rock 'n' Roll
Literary movement Postmodern, Gonzo
Notable works Authorized biographies of Alice Cooper and The Stooges, Creem, Mister X, Jeffrey Morgan’s Media Blackout
Notable awards Superior Scribing Award, 2005
Website
www.jeffreymorgan.info

Jeffrey Morgan is a Canadian writer and editor who is best known for being the authorized biographer of both Alice Cooper and Iggy Pop & The Stooges.

Writing

Creem

Morgan became the de facto Canadian editor of rock music magazine Creem after he was recruited by its editor, Lester Bangs, in the spring of 1974.[1][2]

Other writing

1970s

After being discovered by Bangs but prior to his first publication in Creem, Morgan graduated from Northern Secondary high school where he served in his final year as President of the Student Council.[7] Morgan then spent the balance of 1974 honing his craft as a rock critic and rock photographer for York University's weekly newspaper Excalibur where he reviewed and photographed concerts by Elton John[8] and George Harrison.[9]

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

Alice Cooper

In 1992, Morgan began writing the authorized biography of Alice Cooper, which would take him seven years to complete.[44] His finished biography, titled Alcohol and Razor Blades, Poison and Needles: The Glorious Wretched Excess of Alice Cooper, All-American, appears in the box set The Life and Crimes of Alice Cooper which was published by Warner Bros. on April 20, 1999.[45]

The Stooges

In 2008, Morgan and collaborator[49][50] Robert Matheu began co-writing the authorized biography of The Stooges. Their finished biography, titled The Stooges, Yes appears in The Stooges: The Authorized and Illustrated Story which was edited by Morgan and published in hardcover by Abrams on October 1, 2009.[51]

Photography

In 1974, York University's weekly newspaper Excalibur published Morgan's photographs of Elton John[8] and George Harrison.[9] In 2013, Morgan exhibited both photos on his website.[53][54]

Music

In 1975, Morgan met conceptual illustrator and graphic designer Dean Motter, with whom he would collaborate on a number of projects. Between 1977 and 1980, they recorded an "ambient electronic avant-garde progressive art rock album"[64] called Thrilling Women under the collective band name of the Air Pirates, in tribute to the original Air Pirates. The album featured vocalist Paul Robinson of The Diodes, guitarist Toby Swann of Battered Wives, and saxophonist Andy Haas of Martha And The Muffins.[65]

Comics

In 1966, DC Comics published Morgan's first writing in the comic book letters section of Batman #182.[68]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Robert Matheu, Brian J. Bowe (2009). Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-06-137456-2.
  2. Mentor. Editor. Lester. A Personal Appreciation - Creem (August 2003)
  3. Creem (August 1975). Can't Help Thinking About Me. p. 70.
  4. CREEM Magazine archive - November 1988
  5. Chapter And Verse: The Rick Wakeman Interview, Part 1 - Creem (June 2004)
  6. Chapter And Verse: The Rick Wakeman Interview, Part 2 - Creem (July 2004)
  7. List of Northern Secondary School alumni#Arts and literature
  8. 1 2 Excalibur (November 28, 1974). Portrait of the Superstar as an Automobile. p. 17.
  9. 1 2 Excalibur (December 12, 1974). Preston Steals Show at Harrison's Non-Event. p. 19.
  10. Jeffrey Morgan interview - M3 Event
  11. "The Air Pirates Show" - CHRY-FM
  12. Jeffrey Morgan in the Musical Periodal Index of Library and Archives Canada
  13. Machine Rock in the Musical Periodal Index of Library and Archives Canada
  14. Is Meat Loaf The Orson Welles Of Rock? - StageLife (February 1978). pp. 22.
  15. A Solid Gold Rush - Cheap Thrills (January 1977). pp.7.
  16. Machine Rock: 23 Original Hits - Tee Vee Records #1038
  17. Canadian Trade-marks Database
  18. CBS Records Canada's 25th Anniversary (1979). The Silver Years. p. 54.
  19. Rolling Stone (July 28, 1977). Our Lady of Perpetual Motion. p. 75.
  20. Bakka Magazine (Spring–Summer 1977). Neuromantics I-V. pp. 77–84.
  21. The 13th (or 14th) Annual Pazz & Jop Critics Poll
  22. Larry Canale, ed. (1986). Digital Audio's Guide To Compact Discs. Bantam Books. ISBN 0-553-34356-4.
  23. "The Machine Rock Show" - Rogers Cable 10
  24. "The Air Pirates Show" - CKLN-FM
  25. CKLN-FM#CKLN alumni
  26. Carry On Screaming: Diamanda Galás Live at Massey Hall
  27. "The Air Pirates Show" - CFCR-FM
  28. Between Thought and Expression (April 14, 1992). untitled booklet. p. 14.
  29. 2005 Superior Scribing Awards
  30. Jeffrey Morgan's Media Blackout - Volume One
  31. Jeffrey Morgan's Media Blackout - Volume Two
  32. Bob Mersereau (2007). The Top 100 Canadian Albums. Goose Lane Editions. ISBN 978-0-86492-500-8.
  33. Frank Reddon (2008). Sonic Boom: The Impact of Led Zeppelin. Enzepplopedia. ISBN 978-0-9784446-0-0.
  34. Phil Sutcliffe (2009). Queen: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock. Voyageur Press. ISBN 978-0-7603-3719-6.
  35. Bob Mersereau (2010). The Top 100 Canadian Singles. Goose Lane Editions. ISBN 978-0-86492-537-4.
  36. The Rolling Stones em Portugal (2012). Exilio na Rua Carlto. pp. 50–51.
  37. Rolando Rebelo (2012). The Rolling Stones em Portugal. Zebra Publicações. ISBN 978-9-89839-128-5.
  38. The Rolling Stones em Portugal - List of Contributors
  39. Martin Popoff (2013). Rush: The Illustrated History. Voyageur Press. ISBN 978-0-7603-4364-7.
  40. Heal Myself - Kate Reid documentary
  41. Liner Notes by Jeffrey Morgan
  42. Rock Writer And Biographer The One And Only: JEFFREY MORGAN
  43. North Toronto Post (February 2015). The School of Rock 'n' Roll: How a few music essays led to life as a rock critic and CREEM editor. p. 34.
  44. Jeffrey Morgan interview - Music Vice
  45. Alcohol and Razor Blades, Poison and Needles: The Glorious Wretched Excess of Alice Cooper, All-American
  46. From Alice Cooper to Marilyn Manson: The Significance of Adolescent Antiheroes
  47. Alice Cooper: 2011 Rock Hall inductee
  48. The Bizarre and Influential World of Alice Cooper - BBC World Service
  49. WORLD EXCLUSIVE! Keith Richards and Johnny Depp hire CREEM hacks to polish first draft of Pirates Of The Caribbean: Treasures Of The Lost Abyss!!! - Creem (November 2004)
  50. TOUR OF DUTY: The Iconoclastic Rock 'n' Roll Imageworks of Robert Matheu
  51. Robert Matheu (2009). The Stooges: The Authorized and Illustrated Story. Abrams. ISBN 978-0-8109-8289-5.
  52. With Friends Like These...
  53. Elton John at Maple Leaf Gardens on November 18, 1974
  54. George Harrison at Maple Leaf Gardens on December 6, 1974
  55. CREEM (March 1975). Let Us Now Praise Famous Death Dwarves. p. 38.
  56. Lou Reed at Massey Hall on October 18, 1974
  57. Mediascene (September 1975). Barry Smith: A Penetrating Preview of a New Project. p. 10.
  58. Queen: Too Rich To Rock? - StageLife (May 1977). pp. 35.
  59. CREEM (May 1979). Rock 'n' Roll News. p. 10.
  60. Amanda Lear in Chinatown on October 31, 1978
  61. Shin Sugino at York University
  62. Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone Magazine (June 1988). The Party Over There. p. 72.
  63. Nancy Baker at the 2012 World Fantasy Convention
  64. 1 2 3 Jeffrey Morgan (2011). The Brides of Mister X and Other Stories. Dark Horse Books. ISBN 978-1-59582-645-9.
  65. The Air Pirates
  66. "A Darkened Stretch"
  67. Thrilling Women: The Lost Air Pirates Sessions - Toronto: 1977 - 1980
  68. Batman "Letters To The Batcave" (August 1966)
  69. Fantastic Four "Fantastic Four Fan Page" (February 1970)
  70. The Amazing Spider-Man "The Spider’s Web" (March 1970)
  71. Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos "Tell It To Fury" (May 1970)
  72. The Avengers - "Avengers Assemble" (December 1970)
  73. Conan the Barbarian "The Hyborian Page" (May 1971)
  74. Captain America "Let's Rap With Cap" (February 1970)
  75. Stan Lee and Jeffrey Morgan - Toronto, July 1968
  76. National Lampoon Index - Vol. 1, No. 22
  77. National Lampoon (January 1972). The Word From The Bird. p. 37.
  78. Mentor. Editor. Lester. A Personal Appreciation - CREEM (August 2003)
  79. The Star*Reach Bibliography
  80. Grand Comics Database Mister X - Volume 1, Number 1 (June 1984)
  81. Grand Comics Database Mister X - Volume 2, Number 1 (April 1989)
  82. Mister X: The Archives (2008). Motivation By Obsession: The Architect + The Archetype. p. 7.
  83. Dean Motter (2008). Mister X: The Archives. Dark Horse Books. ISBN 978-1-59582-184-3.
  84. Chaykin revisits sex, death and movies with 'Black Kiss 2' - USA Today (August 2012)
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