Amy Hughes
Senior Editor & WriterMusic journalist 1990-1995, covering the Boston, MA music scene and alternative music genre. Interviews included Bob Geldof, Don Henley, The HooDoo Gurus and The Church. Podcast creator and host 'Cool For Cats: A Squeeze Podcast (2022-2023) and Substack book reviewer, specializing in The Beatles.
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