William Kennedy

Photo of William Kennedy
Follow
Location
Eugene, OR
School
Lane Community College
Expertise
British Royal History, UK Indie Music, Film and TV History
  • William is a three-time, top-three finalist in the Eugene Weekly Best of Eugene, best journalist category.
  • In his career as a writer, William has interviewed a number of notable individuals, from acclaimed author and journalist Masha Gessen to influential rock musician Johnny Marr, among others.
  • William is the only writer in the Eugene Weekly's 50 year publication history to ever be named the senior music contributor.

Experience

William Kennedy is a full-time freelance content writer and journalist based in Eugene, OR. With over a decade of experience, William covers live music for the Eugene Weekly, where he has also covered arts and culture, food, news, and current events. His writing has appeared on the University of Oregon website and newsletter, in Eugene Magazine, and on Highgroundgaming.com, among other publications. When not working, chances are you can find him with his nose in a book or magazine reading about news, history (especially British and European history), and arts and culture. He lives with his wife, daughter, and two cats who all politely accommodate his obsession with Doctor Who and The New Yorker.

Education

William blends his upbringing in a household valuing literature and language with some college education in media, marketing, writing, and literature, and practical experience as a freelance writer.

Grunge Editorial Policies

The unique content on Grunge is a result of skilled collaboration between writers and editors with a broad array of expertise in everything from history to classic Hollywood to true crime. Our goal is to provide accurate and diverse content bolstered by expert input.

Focused on accuracy and ethical coverage, the Grunge editorial team consistently fact-checks and reviews site content to provide readers with an informative, entertaining, and engaging experience. Click here for more information on our editorial process.

Stories By William Kennedy

Back
Next