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Kurt Loder

A legendary music journalist navigates the wild evolution of rock and roll culture from the pages of *Rolling Stone* to the neon-lit stages of MTV, shaping the sound of a generation while chasing the next big story.

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1945

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Writer

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In short · Acting since 1989, 5 decades active, 15 credits.

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Biography

Kurt Loder is an American entertainment critic, author, columnist, and television personality. He gained prominence in the 1980s as an editor at *Rolling Stone*, a role described by *Reason* as "legendary." Loder has contributed to a range of publications, including *Reason*, *Esquire*, *Details*, *New York*, and *Time*. In addition to his writing career, he has made cameo appearances in various films and television series. He is best known for his work at MTV News, where he became a familiar face in the 1980s, and for his appearances in other MTV-related television specials. Since 2016, Loder has hosted the SiriusXM radio show *True Stories*.

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