Glenn A. Baker

Glenn A. Baker AM (born 28 July 1952) is an Australian journalist, commentator, author, and broadcaster well known in Australia for his vast knowledge of Rock music. He has written books and magazine articles on rock music and travel, interviewed celebrities, managed bands such as Ol' 55 and promoted tours of international stars. In the mid-1980s, Baker took the BBC's "Rock Brain of the Universe" crown three times. Baker was the Australian editor of Billboard for over 20 years. He won the inaugural Australian Travel Writer of the Year award in 1995 from the Australian Society of Travel Writers, and he won the award again in 2000.

Glenn A. Baker

AM
Baker in 2014
Born (1952-07-28) 28 July 1952
Sydney, Australia
Occupation
  • Journalist
  • editor
  • author
  • broadcaster
SubjectRock music, travel
Notable worksOn The Road To Damascus and Other Fabulous Thoroughfares 2001
Notable awards1995 Australian Travel Writer of the Year
2000 Australian Travel Writer of the Year
Rock Brain of the Universe title (x3)
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