About the Author

In the name of journalism, Gavin Edwards has hiked the Great Wall of China, entered a demolition derby, and flown to Spain to participate in a food fight. He is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone; he has also written extensively on music, movies, and other topics for Details, Spin, New York, and GQ, among other publications. He is the author of the bestselling book ’Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy and Other Misheard Lyrics, as well as its multiple sequels, page-a-day calendars, and temporary tattoos. In his capacity as one of the nation’s leading rock-lyrics experts, he has appeared on the Today show, MTV, and hundreds of radio programs. In his capacity as a freelance know-it-all, he has appeared as a contestant on Jeopardy! (where he won a trip to France). He lives in New York City with his wife, Jen, and their son, Strummer.