The Westword.com Blog Shortcut, July 1 Edition

So you think you've seen every new Westword blog simply by visiting The Latest 'Word? Think again. Backbeat Online leads with shocking news about the death of 22-year-old Tickle Me Pink bassist Johnny Schou (pictured), whose body was found on the very day the group's much-anticipated new album came out...

By Michael Roberts

July 1, 2008

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So you think you've seen every new Westword blog simply by visiting The Latest 'Word? Think again.

Backbeat Online leads with shocking news about the death of 22-year-old Tickle Me Pink bassist Johnny Schou (pictured), whose body was found on the very day the group's much-anticipated new album came out on Wind-Up Records, a label known for issuing hit discs by Evanescence, Creed and Finger Eleven. Backbeat editor Dave Herrera has the scoop. The mood is much lighter at The Cat's Pajamas thanks to the latest report from teen fashion correspondent Sarah Bolliger. Meanwhile, Cafe Society bites into peppy Rachel Ray's latest invention, the "Denver Mile High Burger." Yummo? And Demver also gets gastronomic, defying a Democratic National Convention host committee ban on fried foods to recommend great soul-food restaurants. Dig in. -- Michael Roberts

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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