One of the earliest professional rock critics, he spent 37 years as the chief music critic and senior editor for The Village Voice, during which time he created and oversaw the annual Pazz & Jop poll.
Ai kaloi 37 vjet si kritik kryesor i muzikës dhe redaktor i lartë për The Village Voice, gjatë së cilës kohë ai krijoi sondazhin vjetor Pazz&Jazz.