Peter Shapiro (journalist)

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Peter Shapiro
Born(1969-08-22)August 22, 1969
DiedJuly 2, 2025(2025-07-02) (aged 55)
EducationB.A., M.A
Alma materUniversity of Michigan, University of Sussex
Occupations
  • Lawyer
  • music journalist
Notable workTurn the Beat Around: The Secret History of Disco, Modulations: A History of Electronic Music

Peter Shapiro (August 22, 1969 – July 2, 2025) was an American lawyer and music journalist. He wrote several reference works on music genres including Disco and Hip-hop, before moving into practice focusing on media law.

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