Lester Bangs, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lester Bangs

American music critic and journalist

Date of Birth: 13-Dec-1948

Place of Birth: Escondido, California, United States

Date of Death: 30-Apr-1982

Profession: writer, musician, music critic, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Leslie Conway "Lester" Bangs (December 14, 1948 – April 30, 1982) was an American music journalist, critic, author, and musician.
He wrote for Creem and Rolling Stone magazines, and was known for his leading influence in rock music criticism.
The music critic Jim DeRogatis called him "America's greatest rock critic".