Timothy White, editor in chief of US trade magazine Billboard, and a giant of US music journalism, died suddenly yesterday, apparently suffering a heart attack at the publications New York office. The sudden death left his colleagues shocked. A spokesperson said: “Timothy’s dynamic presence has been the dominant force in Billboard's newsroom since he joined the magazine in January 1991. Known for his probing essays on industry concerns, he tackled controversial issues with passionate resolve. His final column will appear in the July 6 issue of Billboard, available today.” As well as writing for Billboard and Rolling Stone White authored a number of music books including: ‘Catch a Fire: The Life of Bob Marley’, ‘The Nearest Faraway Place: Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys and The Southern California Experience’ and ‘Long Ago and Far Away: James Taylor, His Life and Music.’
Jun 28, 2002
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Billboard editor in chief dies
Timothy White, editor in chief of Billboard and a leading US music journalist, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack at the magazine's New York office.