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Charles R. Cross, Author of Acclaimed Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix Biographies, Dead at 67


Charles R. Cross, the acclaimed author of books on Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix and revered music journalist, has died at age 67.

“It’s impossible to imagine the music or community of Seattle in the Eighties and Nineties without Charles,” producer and former Death Cab for Cutie member Chris Walla, wrote on X. Cross’ agent, Sarah Lazin told Variety that she had spoken to him the day before his death and “he seemed happy, vibrant, and excited about all that was happening. Cross contributed to a vast array of outlets, including Rolling Stone, Spin, Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Creem and numerous Seattle newspapers and magazines.

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