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Joey Guerra
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He is a prolific writer, covering the major genres and the Houston/Texas music scene. His work has also appeared in, and been quoted by, many national publications. Guerra began his career while a student at the University of Houston.
He was the entertainment editor for the Daily Cougar, a large daily student publication.
His work garnered city-wide attention and revitalized the paper"s entertainment section. At the same time, he began writing for the Houston Chronicle, covering such popular subjects as Lyle Lovett, Gloria Estefan and Olivia Newton-John.
While at The Daily Cougar, he began freelancing for the Houston Chronicle covering concerts from, and sometimes interviewing, Celine Dion, Matchbox 20, Number Doubt and Cher. His interview with Cher was one of the first major features to take notice of what would eventually become Cher"s hugely successful "Believe" comeback.
His interview with Cher immediately preceded her comeback.
Guerra"s 1998 assessment of Celine Dion"s "backward"s Oscar suit" on the red carpet was quoted by People Magazine, and his review of "Bathhouse Bette" was discussed on Larry King Live by Midler and King. His work has also been quoted in material from Charlie Robison, Calle 13, the film Garcon Stupide and others Joey"s and Sara"s Handstamp blog was nominated by Editor and Publisher in the "Best Entertainment Blog" category for two years running.
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