Acting
Brad Tolinski
Place of birth
Detroit, Michigan USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
3 titles
Brad Tolinski (born 1958) was the editor-in-chief of Guitar World Magazine for 25 years (1989–2015). He also served as editorial director of NewBay Media's music division, which also includes Guitar Aficionado and Revolver magazines. He then moved to Harris Publications as the editorial director of special projects, and then became editorial director of special projects for AMG Parade in New York City. Currently he is a writer and author of several acclaimed books, His most recent release is 'MC5: The Oral Biography of Rock's Most Revolutionary Band,' out October 8, 2024.
Known for
7.7A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
Classic Albums
1997
NRA provocative list of the 40 worst awesome songs in the world of Heavy Metal made by the VH1 channel. Mostly made as a way to stir up debate between fanbases and as a humorous attempt to raise ratings inside the channel, while being highly controversial when it premiered.
VH1's 40 Most Awesomely Bad Metal Songs
2004
6.2This musical biography tells the story of the making of Deep Purple's classic album "Machine Head. Exclusive interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, John Lord and Ian Paice take us through a track by track making of the album. The performers demonstrate riffs & licks from the songs and explain the genesis of the songwriting. Also included are featured songs, archive footage of Deep Purple in concert, including American footage of "Smoke on the Water" and "Space Truckin'", TV performances and promotional videos, more.
Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
2002
Film credits
2000s · 2 titles
NRA provocative list of the 40 worst awesome songs in the world of Heavy Metal made by the VH1 channel. Mostly made as a way to stir up debate between fanbases and as a humorous attempt to raise ratings inside the channel, while being highly controversial when it premiered.
VH1's 40 Most Awesomely Bad Metal Songs
2004
6.2This musical biography tells the story of the making of Deep Purple's classic album "Machine Head. Exclusive interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, John Lord and Ian Paice take us through a track by track making of the album. The performers demonstrate riffs & licks from the songs and explain the genesis of the songwriting. Also included are featured songs, archive footage of Deep Purple in concert, including American footage of "Smoke on the Water" and "Space Truckin'", TV performances and promotional videos, more.
Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head
2002