Sam Slovick

GOOD Magazine: On Skid Row, Part 3 - Drugs

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Published extensively in a variety of national and international publications including: Details, Vibe, Interview, Giant, Good, L.A. Weekly, L.A. Yoga Magazine, Whole Life Times, Neon, Nylon, The Face, The Advocate, Curve, Angelino and others, Sam Slovick initially made a splash as self-styled club kid with the critically acclaimed pop band ‘The Pedantiks’ (Elektra Asylum) in the 80’s in New York. A mainstay at CBGB’s, Danceteria and other coveted New York venues he’s shared the stage with everyone from Souxiee and the Banshees to The Beastie Boys. A native of Oshkosh, Wisconsin with no formal training, he was recently nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in journalism, and was a finalist in this years World Hunger Year/Harry Chapin & MAGGY awards for LA Weekly Skid Row series: Slovick received his education on the street and under the tutelage of established writers and artists including the likes of Andy Warhol. He appeared in numerous television shows and films including Jodi Foster’s ‘Home for the Holidays’, John Milius’s epic feature ‘Red Dawn’ and starred in the downtown art feature, “White and Lazy“ to name a few. An accidental journalist, his career began in the late 90’s when he interviewed friend Robert Downey Jr. for a Details Magazine cover story. His ability to access subjects at the street level has garnered wide acclaim. His work as a philanthropic producer includes: The Silver Lining/Silver Lake benefit series with Elton John, Sting, Beck, Aimee Mann, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. His band “Louie Says” (RCA records) with Clark Stiles (The Good Listeners) features songs that have appeared in numerous films and TV shows. His new cd, “ Free Loader Jamboree was released on the Centerline Entertainment label in Feb 08. He has just directed a series of Skid Row documentaries for Good Magazine. He is currently working on a memoir, “Cellophane”.