Cameron Crowe and I both count Rolling Stone as part of our formative experiences— he as an acclaimed reporter and interviewer, me as a lowly film critic. Full Disclosure: I’m a fan and a friend. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t run out and read what he has to say in his memoir, The Uncool, that Simon & Schuster will release next month.

The “Uncool” Cameron Crowe
The Oscar-winning writer and director of “Almost Famous” will take his upcoming memoir "The Uncool" on tour this fall. Say hi for me.