Menconi, David

San Antonio, Tex., native David Menconi became a professional music critic in 1985. He joined the News and Observer newspaper in Raleigh, N.C., in 1991, just as the area was being touted as an up-and-coming music scene. In 2000, Menconi published his first novel, "Off the Record."

From the description of David Lawrence Menconi collection, 1984-2000. WorldCat record id: 46308015

San Antonio, Tex., native David Menconi became a professional music critic in 1985. He received his Masters Degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. His thesis examined the discovery and demolition of the Armadillo World Headquarters, a 1970s concert hall.

Menconi joined the News and Observer newspaper in Raleigh, N.C., in 1991 just as the Research Triangle area was being touted as an up-and-coming music scene. In 2000, Menconi published his first novel, Off the Record .

From the guide to the David Lawrence Menconi Collection (#20326), 1984-2000, (Southern Folklife Collection)