Kevin Phinney
School
Texas Tech University, St. Edward's University
Expertise
Personality Profiles, History, Dining
- Kevin has written about everything from the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the Grammys (as an attendee) to Mom-and-Pop chocolatiers, dog grooming services, and a creative team who started an animation studio in their garage.
- He is also the author of "Souled American: How Black Music Transformed White Culture," a book tracking race relations and music from 1619 to present. The book is often used in college courses teaching ethnomusicology. Among the exclusive interviews: B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Little Richard, Bonnie Raitt, Donna Summer, Kid Rock, Beck, and members of the Supremes, Bee Gees, Talking Heads, Jackson 5, and Steely Dan.
Experience
As a screenwriter, Kevin has written "LIVE, From New York," a film set in 1977. As a journalist, broadcaster, and sometime publicist, Kevin has participated every step of the way as media has evolved with the advent of the internet. He's also interviewed everyone from Oscar winners to people who'd never been written about or spoken on the record before.
Education
Alternately the class clown and resident smartypants, Kevin did poorly in school until he decided to quit choosing the last desk in the back and sat up front, where there was nowhere to hide, or to fall asleep drooling into a textbook.
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Stories By Kevin Phinney
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Senecio rowleyanus is one of the most aesthetically pleasing plants you can grow. They work for both indoor and outdoor spaces and can liven any home.
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Learn how to grow and care for a raspberry plant, including specific care instructions, the different types of raspberry plants, and how to repot these plants.
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Learn how to grow and care for a blackberry plant, including care instructions, the different types of blackberry plants, and how to repot blackberries.
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Your lawn is an essential aspect of your property and needs to be cared for to look good. Here's what you need to know about when to fertilize it.
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The mistletoe cactus is a succulent with tropical origins that requires shade and moisture alike. Here's how to grow and care for it indoors or outdoors.
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If you enjoy saving money on everyday items, you'll probably appreciate a Sam's Club card. We break down the membership levels and answer burning questions.
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Zinnias are self-sufficient plants that flower in almost all colors, offering plant lovers an array of vividness. Here's how to grow and care for them.
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The pincushion flower is a unique and beautiful addition to any garden and also works well potted and kept indoors to add delight to your decor.
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The jelly bean plant is a low-maintenance succulent that changes its foliage color in the sun. Here's how to care for it to thrive in your garden or home.
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While orchids are not considered a beginner's plant for aspiring gardeners, their range in beauty and aroma make them irresistible to many growers.
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If you love blueberries, you can save some money at the grocery store by growing your own. We have the tips you need to get started on your next harvest.
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Vinca flowers (catharanthus roseus) are drought and heat tolerant perennials frequently grown as annuals in numerous regions across the globe.
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Larkspur is a perennial in the Ranunculaceae (or buttercup) family, and its flowers are considered by experts to be nearly as complex as orchids.
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We've all had doubts about how green our thumbs are from time to time, but with coral bells, you'll find a plant that's a real confidence builder.
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In "Frasier," Frasier Crane bought a condo at the fictitious Elliot Bay Towers to live in the lap of modern luxury. Here's what designers don't like about it.
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It takes the pressing of an eyeball on a vintage poster to unlock the hidden door to Neil Patrick Harris' office. Here's what we know about the hidden room.
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Some DIY enthusiasts caution that painting your sink is a job best left to the professionals, as the project takes a lot of preparation and hard work.
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There are informal guidelines you can use when choosing the right gemstones to place in your child's bedroom. Here are the best crystals for exactly that.