Greg Kot Biography
Greg Kot is a famous American author and journalist who was born and raised in the United States. He is currently known as the music critic of the Chicago Tribune. Greg has been working as a music journalist since 1990 where he has been able to cover stories surrounding music, politics, and businesses.
Additionally, he co-hosts Sound Opinions on Chicago Public Radio, WBEZ-FM (91.5 MHz). Most of his music criticism and journalism have appeared in Encyclopædia Britannica. Greg has even co-authored The Beatles vs, The Rolling Stones.
Greg Kot Age
Greg is 64 years old as of 2021, he was born on March 3, 1957, in the USA. He celebrates his birthday on March 3rd every year. His birth sign is Aries.
Greg Kot Height
Greg stands at an average height and moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Greg Kot Education
Kot graduated from Marquette University. Kot started his career at the Quad City Times in Davenport, Iowa in June 1978.
Greg Kot Family
Greg was born and raised by his parents in the United States. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of his parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Greg Kot Wife and Children
Greg is married to Deb. The couple tied the knot back in the 1990s. Details about their wedding are still unknown but together they are blessed with two daughters whose identity is still a mystery. The family resides in Chicago, USA.
Greg Kot Net Worth
Greg’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an author and journalist. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
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Greg Kot Wiki
- Full Names: Greg Kot
- Popular As: Greg
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Author and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Greg Kot Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 64 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Date of Birth: March 3, 1957
- Place of Birth: United States
- Birthday: March 3rd
Greg Kot Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Greg Kot Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse:
- Children: Sons ( TBA) Daughter(s) (TBA)
Greg Kot Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: Under Review
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Under Review
Greg Kot House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Greg Kot Email and Contact
Our efforts to get more information about Greg’s e-mail and contacts are still unknown. This is because he likes to keep personal matters away from the public eye. We will let you know once we get the latest updates.
Greg Kot Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune is a famous American daily newspaper that was founded in 1847. It is currently owned by Tribune Publishing based in Chicago, Illinois. The tribune has managed to maintain its daily read reputation in the Chicago metropolitan and the Great Lakes region.
Greg has been working for the Tribune since 1990. His latest covers regularly focus on music, business and politics. Mary Schmich, Heidi Stevens, Eric Zorn, and John Kass were some of his colleagues at the Tribune.
Greg Kot Wilco
Wilco: Learning How to Die is a book that was authored by Greg back in 2004. In the book, Greg wrote about the cooperation of the Wilco bandmates in the past and present. Wilco is a popular American brand that plays alternative rock and they based in Chicago, Illinois. The book is available on Amazon for purchase.
Greg Kot Farewell
Greg wrote a farewell column on the Chicago Tribune. He was able to appreciate all readers and most importantly to the things that made it all matter. The farewell was published back in February 2020 after Greg announced that he was leaving the Chicago Tribune. He also recognized the music that sparked so many ideas in his popular columns.
Greg Kot Springsteen and Western Stars
Joseph Springsteen is an accomplished American singer-songwriter and musician who has received so many criticisms for his early 1970s album and attained worldwide prominence after releasing an album titled Born to Run back in 1975. Greg has written a column about Springteen’s career, criticism, and achievements.
Greg Kot Lizzo
Lizzo is an American singer-songwriter, rapper and flutist who received main-stream success after she launched her 2019 album titled Cuz I Love You. Greg has written a column where he highlighted some facts that made Lizzo receive a 100% success back in 2019. He has managed to
Greg Kot Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins is an American alternative rock band that is known for its songs, albums, and tours from 1998-2006. Greg has written a complete column where he has reviewed their career from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Greg Kot Sound Opinions and Jim DeRogatis
Sound Opinions is a popular radio and podcast talk show that focuses on the discussion of musical genres, artists, history, and albums. The show airs every weekend on WBEZ. It is also syndicated through the Public Radio Exchange to air on public radio stations around the United States. Greg hosts the show alongside Jim DeRogatis.
Greg Kot R Kelly
R Kelly is a famous American singer, songwriter and record producer who has been facing a list of charges and allegations raised against him. Therefore, Greg has also written a whole column on the Tribune where he described R Kelly’s complicity in the music industry.
Greg Kot Books
• I’ll Take You There: Mavis Staples, the Staple Singers, and the March Up Freedom’s Highway
• Turn It Up: a Guided Tour Through the Worlds of Pop, Rock, Rap and More
• Nirvana: The Complete Illustrated History
• Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music
• Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Basketball
• Wilco: Learning How to Die
• The Beatles Vs. The Rolling Stones: Sound Opinions On The Great Rock ‘N’ Roll …
• The Beatles Vs The Rolling Stones: A GRANDE RIVALIDADE DO ROCK AND ROLL
Frequently Asked Questions About Greg Kot
Who is Greg Kot?
Greg is an accomplished American author and journalist who is currently known as the music critic of the Chicago Tribune.
How old is Greg Kot?
Greg is 64 years old as of 2021, he was born on March 3, 1957, in the USA.
How tall is Greg Kot?
Greg stands at an average height but he has not shared his exact height with the public. Therefore, his height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Greg Kot Married?
Yes, Greg is married to Deb Knot and together they are blessed with two daughters. Details about their identity are still unknown.
How much is Greg Kot Worth?
Greg has not yet revealed his estimated net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
How much does Kot make?
Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States, Greg receives an annual salary ranging between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $ 10.15 and $ 31.32.
Where Is Greg Kot Going?
Back in February 2020, it was confirmed that Greg was leaving the Chicago Tribune in order to take a voluntary buyout offered by the company after Alden Global Capital.
Where does Kot live?
He is a resident of Chicago’s Northwest Side, in the USA where he lives with his wife Deb and two daughters.
Is Kot dead or alive?
Greg is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Kot now?
Greg is pursuing his career as a journalist.
Greg Kot Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website