Author: John Borack

John M. Borack is a California-based music journalist who is a contributing editor for Goldmine Magazine; his reviews, articles and interviews have appeared in the magazine since 1986. He is also a regular contributor to Goldmine’s website, via his Power Pop Plus column. Borack is the author of two books: Shake Some Action: The Ultimate Power Pop Guide (2007) and John Lennon: Life is What Happens (2010). He is currently at work on an as-yet-untitled book detailing 100 pivotal moments in the Beatles’ career, due in 2017. He has contributed to the book (and website) The Trouser Press Guide to '90s Rock, written liner notes for more than a dozen CDs, and served as executive producer for Beyond Belief: A Tribute to Elvis Costello, a 50-song tribute disc released in 2015. He resides in Southern California with his family and two adorable dogs.