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    Who is considered the pioneer of "gonzo" journalism, dubbed so for its wild, careening style?

    Question #71072. Asked by may. (Sep 29 06 6:10 AM)


    skysmom65

    		Hunter S. Thompson, the author who pioneered "gonzo" journalism and became an anti-establishment icon with his 1972 book "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," fatally shot himself at his home outside Aspen, Colorado, Sunday night, police said. He was 67.

    http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1497291/20050221/index.jhtml?headlines=true

    Sep 29 06, 6:16 AM
    GoodVibe

    		I believe it was the late Hunter S. Thompson.

    Sep 29 06, 6:17 AM
    Brainyblonde

    		Journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson, who unleashed the concept of "gonzo journalism" in books like "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," fatally shot himself in the head Sunday at his home near Aspen, Colorado, police and his family said.

    http://edition.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/books/02/21/thompson.obit/index.html

    Sep 29 06, 7:56 AM

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