Musicians as journalists

The article talks about how Quincy Jones (legendary, Grammy winning producer) is yet another musician turned journalist.  The article goes on to talk about how is the current slump of the newspaper world, more and more people are getting their news elsewhere before reading it in the newspaper.  

Basically, the "entertain"-ment columnists (not literally though) are starting to write columns for very notable & successful papers like the Chicago Tribune, about topics that transcend their musical endeavors.  Also as a way to spark interest once again (kind of stirring the pot if you will).   Check out the original article from Reuters and the topic link for Kings of A&R.

I think it's interesting to see guest writers like this.  Actually, its not that too old of a practice to see guest columnists from a different media background venture into the journalist/columnist world.  I often remember reading "Ask Vinnie" in revolver, where readers could send in their questions for advice, or reading about a musician or actor's favorite recipe in a local paper or magazine.