Christopher John Farley (born July 28, 1966) is a

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n-born American journalist, columnist, and author.

Early life

Farley was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and grew up in New York. He is a graduate of Brockport High School and

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, where he edited the ''

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''. He has been a writer for ''

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'' magazine since 1992. He currently serves as an editor of ''

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''. In May 2005, ''Time'' published Chris's interview with comedian Dave Chappelle.

Career

Farley is the author of the fact-based novel ''Kingston by Starlight'', the novel ''My Favorite War''; and biographies '' Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley''; '' Aaliyah, More Than a Woman''; '' Introducing Halle Berry''; and is a co-author of '' Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: A Musical Journey''. In 2004, at the passing of legendary rhythm and blues recording artist and singer

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, Farley and fellow journalist

Anthony DeCurtis Anthony DeCurtis (born June 25, 1951) is an American author and music critic, who has written for ''Rolling Stone,'' the ''New York Times'', '' Relix'' and many other publications. Career DeCurtis is a contributing editor at ''Rolling Stone'', ...

, pianist Marcus Roberts, and violinist and record producer

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all appeared in an installment of the Charlie Rose Show, titled ''An Appreciation of Ray Charles'', which was dedicated to the singer's music and his memory and legacy.

References

External links

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