Lisa Robinson Bio | Wiki
Lisa Robinson is an American writer and journalist. She is the author of the book titled There Goes Gravity: A Life in Rock and Roll about her life as a music journalist. Also, Lisa wrote the novel called Walk on Glass and music criticism for the New York Post. She currently serves as a contributing editor for Vanity Fair. Before that, Lisa served as an editor of Rock Scene. Lisa started her journalism career in 1969.
It was her husband who suggested to her to take over a column he wrote for a British paper. Lisa’s husband Robinson wrote for a variety of publications, such as Creem, the New York Post, as well as the New Musical Express. She covered many popular artists and bands, such as the Rolling Stones, John Lennon, Led Zeppelin, U2, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Chrissie Hynde, The Who, The Clash, and also Patti Smith. Frequently, Lisa covered acts playing at CBGBs in the 1970s. While she toured with The Rolling Stones in 1975, Lisa acted as their press liaison.
Lisa Robinson Age
She was born in Manhattan, New York, NY, United States of America. Lisa has not shared her exact date of birth.
Lisa Robinson Height
She is a woman of average stature. Lisa stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in ( Approx 1.6m).
Lisa Robinson Family
She was born to her father and mother in Manhattan, New York, NY. Lisa grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. However, she has not shared any information about her childhood life, her parents, or her siblings.
Lisa Robinson Husband
She married her late husband Richard Robinson who died on November 15, 2018. Richard was a music producer and radio host. He attended Yale University but dropped out and joined a rock’n’roll band some few months before graduation. Richard moved to Manhattan in the late 1960s and began working as a record executive at Buddah Records.
He as well had a syndicated music column with the Bell McClure syndicate. Additionally, Robinson was a late-night disc jockey on WNEW-FM and also served as a host of a syndicated radio show.
Lisa Robinson Education
She attended and graduated from The Bronx High School of Science before joining Syracuse University for her degree.
Lisa Robinson Journalist
She became part of Vanity Fair as their contributing editor in 1999. Before that, Lisa was a music columnist for the New York Post. Her column as well as feature interviews appeared several times a week. She was hailed by Rolling Stone as “rock journalism’s top insider,” Currently, she covers music and the music industry for Vanity Fair. In that role, Lisa has overseen and produced Vanity Fair’s music portfolios since 2000.
She has also written profiles on Eminem, U2, as well as Beyoncé. Lisa wrote stories about John Lennon, the Rolling Stones, and also Led Zeppelin. She as well writes the “Hot Tracks” column. Lisa has been serving as the editor of several rock magazines, a contributing editor at Spin, as well as a host for USA Cable’s Radio 1990 and also Nightflight programs.
Lisa Robinson Vanity Fair
Before joining Vanity Fair in 1999, contributing editor Lisa served as a longtime music columnist for the New York Post, Times Syndicate, and The New York. She also served as the host of syndicated radio as well as cable TV shows. Additionally, Lisa edited several rock magazines. From 2000-to 2006, Lisa served as the producer of Vanity Fair’s music portfolios.
Apart from her regular “Hot Tracks” column, she has written cover stories on Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga. She has also done major profiles on Oral Histories of Motown, Eminem, Disco and Laurel Canyon, Serge Gainsbourg, and U2. The hardback edition of Lisa’s memoir titled There Goes Gravity: A Life in Rock and Roll, was published by Riverhead Books in April 2014 and the paperback edition is currently available.
Lisa Robinson Books
– 1982 Walk on Glass.
– 2014 There Goes Gravity: A Life in Rock and Roll.
– 2020 Nobody Ever Asked Me about the Girls: Women, Music, and Fame.
Lisa Robinson Salary
She earns her income primarily from her current role as a contributing editor for Vanity Fair. Lisa has an average salary of $77,438 per year.
Lisa Robinson Net Worth
She has accumulated a lot of wealth from her career as a journalist and author. Lisa has an estimated net worth of $1,978,243.
Who Is Lisa Robinson Married To
Lisa married her late husband Richard Robinson who died on November 15, 2018. Robinson was a music producer and radio host. He attended Yale University but dropped out and joined a rock’n’roll band some few months before graduation.
Where Is Lisa Robinson Now
Lisa was born in Manhattan, New York, NY, United States. Currently, she serves as a contributing editor for Vanity Fair.