I'm not really familiar with the quote “Rock journalism is people who can’t write interviewing people who can’t talk for people who can’t read” ", but after some researching, to my understanding, it's a very bold and rightful statement that was made by Frank Zappa.
To my understanding, he mocks journalists who think they can write about rock without proper knowledge and research. In other words, when you read rock journalism, you might as well through that paper out of the window, or hand it over to someone who can read, because the content is a whole lot of Bull Shit.
As a rock composer, producer and electric guitarist, he has a valid point. Its like writing an article about drug addiction, but yet you know nothing of the substance other than research and interviews, but no real hard core experience.
In other words, if you want know what it takes to be a rock star, you need to live and become like a rock star. Experience what rock stars experience and go through. This doesn't necessarily mean become a druggie, or a freak in the park, but a merely living or travelling with a rock band for a year, and experience their lives in a present and not past tense presence.
This statement applies to all genres of topics, that research goes beyond just Internet and reading books... it's about living that experience that makes your article more worth while reading.
I hope this statement has opened you eyes for future journalists.
Until Next Time... have a great day!
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