The filmmaker's new memoir, 'The Uncool,' is about his teen years in the '70s as a rock journalist for 'Rolling Stone.' His unconventional story was dramatized in the 2000 movie 'Almost Famous.' Crowe spoke with Terry Gross about getting access to rockstars before he could drink, being mentored by Lester Bangs, and his interviews with David Bowie. |Also, David Bianculli reviews the new season of 'The Diplomat.' Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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