David Fricke

David Fricke, a three-time ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award winner for excellence in music journalism and a Grammy Award nominee for album liner notes, has cultivated a distinguished career spanning over four decades. After graduating from Muhlenberg College in 1973, where he served as Station Manager for WMUH-FM in 1971, Fricke began contributing to publications such as Circus, Trouser Press, Synapse, and Good Times. He subsequently joined Rolling Stone magazine, embarking on a tenure as a senior editor and writer that has exceeded 30 years. During this impactful period, he held the significant role of the magazine’s Music Editor from 1992 to 1995, shaping its coverage of the industry.

Through his multi-platform contributions, David Fricke remains an integral and respected figure in music journalism and broadcasting.