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Bill Adler (born December 18, 1951) is an American music journalist and critic. Since the late 1960s, he has worked in the music business in a variety of capacities, including as a record store clerk, radio disc jockey, critic, publicist, biographer, record label executive, documentary filmmaker, museum consultant, art gallerist, curator, and ...
In a recent interview with HipHopDX, Bill Adler detailed the origins of his career, explained the magic of a newspaper's "morgue" and looked back on the night Jam Master Jay was murdered.
Bill Adler is a versatile and charismatic actor who starred in many 70s exploitation movies, such as Switchblade Sisters and Van Nuys Blvd. He also produces TV shows and films, and runs his own leather goods brand, Will Leather Goods.
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- Bill Adler
Apr 20, 2017 · Bill Adler has spent decades as one of hip-hop’s chief endorsers and archivists, running publicity for Def Jam and Rush Artist Management from 1984 to 1990 and documenting rap ever since...
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Feb 8, 2024 · Bill Adler is a legendary figure in hip hop history, who worked as Def Jam Recordings' first publicist and documented the genre's early days. In this podcast episode, he shares his stories, insights, and philosophy on pursuing one's passion and preserving cultural heritage.
In this episode, Amon Focus engages with Bill Adler, a pivotal figure in hip hop, to explore his transition from a music journalist to Def Jam's first public...
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Bill Adler is an actor who starred in low-budget exploitation movies in the 70s, such as The Van and Van Nuys Blvd. He is also a voice and speech instructor, a leather goods designer, and the father of three actors.
