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Biography

Geoff Edgers is on staff at The Washington Post, where he is the national arts reporter. Before that, Edgers served as a staff arts and culture reporter at The Boston Globe and contributed to GQ, Spin, Salon, and Wired. Edgers has starred in and produced the PBS documentary "Do It Again," a film about his quest to reunite the rock band, the Kinks, and hosted and starred in the Travel Channel series, "Edge of America." He co-directed the 2014 television documentary, 5 Runners, which followed a group of runners who were crossing the finish line at the Boston Marathon when the first bomb exploded. Edgers has also written children's books on The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Stan Lee. Edgers lives in Concord, MA. with his wife, Carlene Hempel, a writer and journalism instructor, and their two children, Lila and Cal.

Content

Total articles 1358

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  Yoko Ono, entre el arte experimental, una maternidad compleja y el mito del fin de los Beatles

  By Geoff Edgers Verified

  Mar. 29, 2025

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  Review | Was it actually Yoko whose career was derailed by the Beatles?

  By Geoff Edgers Verified

  Mar. 25, 2025

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  Rock forgot one of its wildest front men. He's got a story to tell.

  By Geoff Edgers Verified

  Mar. 07, 2025

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The Washington Post

The Washington Post is a prominent newspaper in the United States, founded in 1877. It has evolved from its initial alignment with the Democratic Party to an independent stance. The newspaper has a rich history, including a significant turnaround under financier Eugene Meyer in 1933, followed by his son-in-law, Philip Graham, who became publisher in 1947. The Washington Post primarily publishes a daily newspaper that covers a wide array of topics, including national and international news, politics, business, sports, and entertainment. It also offers digital subscriptions, allowing readers to access content online and through mobile apps, featuring breaking news, in-depth analysis, and multimedia elements like videos and podcasts. Additionally, the newspaper includes specialized sections such as The Washington Post Magazine and Style, and it hosts various events and conferences that often feature notable figures in politics and journalism.