Review reader comments and examine this popular biographic book on the near-legendary rock critic that is available for purchase.

Famed rock critic also cut two records before prematurely dying in '82. Read the bio and critiqued discography.

Read the late New York rock writer's detailed and long critique of Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks."

Read a reprint of the gonzo rock critic's assessment of The Shaggs' demented garage rock masterpiece, "Philosophy of the World."

Check out the late critic and Beefheart enthusiast's review of the band's album "Lick My Decals Off Baby."

Loving commentary on the life and times of the influential rock critic discusses his particular genius for writing about music in an unpretentious manner.

Read a reprint of the late critic's assessment of Patti Smith's rapturously received debut album. Piece originally appeared in Creem magazine.

Late critic and music lover talks with the godfather of ambient music about, among other things, his albums "Before and After Science" and "Another Green World."

Ira Robbins examines Jim DeRogatis' biography of the prominent rock writer, "Let It Blurt: The Life and Times of Lester Bangs, America's Greatest Rock Critic."