Michael Azerrad is an American author, music journalist, editor, and musician. A graduate of Columbia University, he has written for publications such as Spin, Rolling Stone, and the New York Times. Azerrad's 1993 biography COME AS YOU ARE: The Story of Nirvana was named by Q as one of the fifty greatest rock books ever written. His 2001 book OUR BAND COULD BE YOUR LIFE, a collection of profiles on prominent indie rock bands, received similar critical acclaim.