Robert Fontenot Introduction Entertainment critic and journalist who has published nationally for over a quarter centuryWrote for Rock & Rap Confidential as well as other music entertainment websites and publicationsOriginal board member of the Southern Music Hall of Fame Experience Robert Fontenot Jr. is a former writer for ThoughtCo, who wrote about classic rock and roll for 14 years. Robert has more than 22 years of experience in writing commentary about the entertainment industry. His experience includes work for Offbeat Magazine, the Blues Revue, AOL City Guide to New Orleans, and Audience Magazine. Robert also wrote for Rock & Rap Confidential, a monthly online music entertainment newsletter headed by former Rolling Stone chief editor Dave Marsh. Robert composed the liner notes for Irma Thomas' Grammy-award winning After The Rain (Dockside Studios, 2006) album. He is an original board member of the Southern Music Hall of Fame. Education Robert Fontenot Jr. received a master's degree in Communication from Louisiana State University–Manship School of Mass Communication and a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of New Orleans.Awards and PublicationsLiner notes, After The Rain (Irma Thomas, Dockside Studios, 2006) The Tomb Of Nick Cage, “The Pharaoh Of New Orleans” (OffBeat.com, 2017) LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Robert Fontenot The Story Behind Musicman Ray Charles 30 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Elvis The History of "American Bandstand" Northern Soul Jerry Lee Lewis Married His 13-Year-Old Cousin The 10 Biggest Philly Soul Hits The Top 10 Michael Jackson Songs of the '70s Kings of the Rock Instrumental: The Ventures Your Guide to the Best R&B Singles of 1979 The Del-Vikings: Six Doo-Wop Groups in One Doo-Wop's Boy Band: Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers Europop Goes Latin: Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass The Platters: Bringing Pop Vocal to Rock The 10 Best Rock Instrumentals of the 50s The Top 40 Christmas Oldies Songs Two Chord Songs That Were Big Hits Your Guide to the Best R&B Singles of 1976 Popular Oldies Duets What is New Orleans Soul? The 10 Best Rock Instrumentals of the 1960s Top 10 Oldies Songs for Weddings Doo-Wop Crossover Kings: The Flamingos Playlist: The Glory of Love What Is "Frat Rock" Music?