Lester Bangs, a seasoned and cynical rock critic, mentors young aspiring journalist William Miller while walking through San Diego. Bangs warns William that the golden era of rock and roll is over while testing the boy's musical knowledge and integrity.
BANGS: So you're the one who's been sending me those articles from your school newspaper -
WILLIAM: I've been doing some stuff for a local underground paper, too.
BANGS: What are you like the star of your school?
WILLIAM: They hate me.
BANGS: You'll meet them all again on their long journey to the m
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