Mick Brown (journalist)
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Mick Brown is a journalist who has written for several British newspapers, including The Guardian and The Sunday Times and for international publications. For many years he has contributed regularly to The Telegraph. He is also a broadcaster
and the author of several books.
Brown has written many articles about rock music
and in 2007 wrote Tearing Down the Wall of Sound
, a biography of record producer Phil Spector
.
Mick Brown's previous book, The Dance of 17 Lives
, told the story of the 17th Karmapa
, one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism
. This book covers the life of Urgyen Trinley Dorje
and clarifies the politics surrounding his recognition.
Brown has also written a biography of entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson
, which has been revised to take into account Branson's latest business interests, including the Virgin rail service and his failed bid to run the National Lottery.
His book The Spiritual Tourist, cataloged contemporary spiritual quests around the globe, particularly in India. Brown also compiled a companion album to the book, Music for the Spiritual Tourist.
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
and the author of several books.
Brown has written many articles about rock music
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
and in 2007 wrote Tearing Down the Wall of Sound
Tearing Down the Wall of Sound
Tearing Down the Wall of Sound is a biography of sixties record producer Phil Spector, written by Mick Brown. Between 1961 and 1966, Spector's so-called "Wall of Sound" made him the most successful pop-record producer in the world, with more than twenty hits by artists such as The Righteous...
, a biography of record producer Phil Spector
Phil Spector
Phillip Harvey "Phil" Spector is an American record producer and songwriter, later known for his conviction in the murder of actress Lana Clarkson....
.
Mick Brown's previous book, The Dance of 17 Lives
The Dance of 17 Lives
The Dance of 17 Lives is a 2004 book by UK journalist and author Mick Brown. It is the story of an exiled Tibetan teenager, the Karmapa, who has been hailed as one of the greatest spiritual leaders of modern times.-Karmapa controversy:...
, told the story of the 17th Karmapa
Karmapa
The Karmapa is the head of the Karma Kagyu, the largest sub-school of the Kagyupa , itself one of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism....
, one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism is the body of Buddhist religious doctrine and institutions characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas, including northern Nepal, Bhutan, and India . It is the state religion of Bhutan...
. This book covers the life of Urgyen Trinley Dorje
Urgyen Trinley Dorje
Ogyen Trinley Dorje , also written Urgyen Trinley Dorje , is a claimant to the title of 17th Karmapa.The Karmapa is head of the Karma Kagyu school, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism...
and clarifies the politics surrounding his recognition.
Brown has also written a biography of entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson
Richard Branson
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is an English business magnate, best known for his Virgin Group of more than 400 companies....
, which has been revised to take into account Branson's latest business interests, including the Virgin rail service and his failed bid to run the National Lottery.
His book The Spiritual Tourist, cataloged contemporary spiritual quests around the globe, particularly in India. Brown also compiled a companion album to the book, Music for the Spiritual Tourist.