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The "Upscaling" of Beer.

Michael Jackson (No, not THAT Michael Jackson). He's a beer expert. He's written the "Pocket Guide to Beer (The Connoisseur's companion to over 1000 Beers of the World)," by Simon & Schuster. He lives in England and has also written "The New World Guide to Beer."(REPEAT. ORIGINALLY AIRED 4/16/91).

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 4, 1991: Interview with Augie Meyers and Freddy Fender; Interview with Michael Jackson; Commentary on barbecues.
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Two Members of Tejano Supergroup, The Texas Tornados.

Augie Meyers and Freddy Fender, members of the band, The Texas Tornadoes. They both have long histories in Tex Mex music. Augie Meyers played organ with the Sir Douglas Quintet, and Freddy Fender has had many regional hits in Texas and he hit nationally with "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" and "Til the Last Teardrop Falls".(REPEAT. ORIGINALLY AIRED 9/28/90)

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Ed Ward Hates Barbecues.

Ok, maybe it's unpatriotic, but Rock Historian Ed Ward hates barbecues. It's not the food he minds -- he just doesn't like eating outside.

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The "Upscaling" of Beer

Michael Jackson (No, not THAT Michael Jackson). He's a beer expert who's written the "Pocket Guide to Beer (The Connoisseur's companion to over 1000 Beers of the World)," by Simon & Schuster. He lives in England and has also written "The New World Guide to Beer.

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Michael Jackson Discusses Beer.

British Beer maven Michael Jackson(not THAT Michael Jackson). As a leading expert on beer, he's traveled the planet and northern California to sample and rate the wide range of beer-brewing. Jackson is also a historian of the drink, offering perspectives on the popularity of local microbreweries and the appeal of home-brewing. His books include "Pocket Guide to Beer -The Connoisseur's companion to over 1000 Beers of the World-" (Simon & Schuster) and "Michael Jackson's Beer Companion" (Running Press).

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Michael Jackson Discusses Beer.

British Beer maven Michael Jackson(not THAT Michael Jackson). As a leading expert on beer, he's traveled the planet and northern California to sample and rate the wide range of beer-brewing. Jackson is also a historian of the drink, offering perspectives on the popularity of local microbreweries and the appeal of home-brewing. His books include "Pocket Guide to Beer -The Connoisseur's companion to over 1000 Beers of the World-" (Simon & Schuster) and "Michael Jackson's Beer Companion"

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