John Wilcock

Journalist

Birthday August 4, 1927

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Sep 13, 2018 (91)

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About

Pioneer of underground journalism famous for his creation of underground publications like East Village Other and Other Scenes. He is also one of the five journalists responsible for co-founding The Village Voice.

Before Fame

He got his start in the newspaper business writing for papers in his home country of England, such as The Daily Mail and the The Daily Mirror.

Trivia

His rare 1971 book The Autobiography and Sex Life of Andy Warhol originally sold for $5 but later commanded prices upwards of $1,000.

Family Life

He was raised in Sheffield, England.

Associated With

He and Norman Mailer are two of the five co-founders of The Village Voice.