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Jason Rossi

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Chicago, Downers Grove, Geneva
As seen in: USA Today Co., Apple Podcasts, MSN, MSN Canada, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, NewsBreak, Kane County Chronicle, My Suburban Life, Sportscasting, MotorBiscuit, GWW
Covers:  Music, movies, and major sports, but my strong research skills allow me to write about diverse topics (I started as a Money & Career writer at Endgame 360 while covering autos and culture).
Doesn't Cover: Nothing is truly off limits as long as there's a good story to tell.
Husband, father. Gannett Ohio Connect editor. Former writer @cheatsheet. Formerly @sportscasting19 Managing Editor. Mostly beer, food, sports, music & movies.

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Jason Rossi’s Biography

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Recently a successful music writer at Showbiz Cheat Sheet and formerly the Managing Editor at Sportscasting.com, I started in journalism and media in 2001 as a freelance sportswriter at a community newspaper group. I accepted a full-time sportswriting position with the organization for which I freelanced in 2003.

In 2013, I became the Sports Editor at Suburban Life Media, added Sports Editor duties at the Kane County Chronicle in 2015, and joined Endgame360, parent company of Showbiz Cheat She…

Jason Rossi’s Journalist Portfolio

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The Oldest ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Contestants Who Have Been on the Show

The Oldest ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Contestants Who Have Been on the Show

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Led Zeppelin: 5 Secret Tricks John Bonham Used to Create His Signature Drum Sound

Led Zeppelin: 5 Secret Tricks John Bonham Used to Create His Signature Drum Sound

It wasn't all about hitting hard -- John Bonham used some secret trick to achieve his signature Led Zeppelin …

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Ringo Starr Refused to Record a John Lennon Song That Turned Into a Top-10 Hit

Ringo Starr Refused to Record a John Lennon Song That Turned Into a Top-10 Hit

Out of respect, Ringo Starr refused to record a future hit song John Lennon gave him, and it revealed how dee…

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Jimmy Page's Advice for Young Musicians Is Straight From the Motivational Speaker Handbook

Jimmy Page's Advice for Young Musicians Is Straight From the Motivational Speaker Handbook

Jimmy Page offered advice for young musicians that he lived time and again before and during his Led Zeppelin…

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How Steven Spielberg Won His First Oscar Because of ‘Jurassic Park’

How Steven Spielberg Won His First Oscar Because of ‘Jurassic Park’

Steven Spielberg faced an ultimatum: Make 'Jurassic Park' first or 'Schindler's List' doesn't get the green l…

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Daniel Craig Needed Time to Follow Pierce Brosnan’s ‘Brilliant’ ‘James Bond’ Advice

Daniel Craig Needed Time to Follow Pierce Brosnan’s ‘Brilliant’ ‘James Bond’ Advice

Craig sought out Pierce Brosnan after winning the part of 'James Bond.' Brosnan provided “brilliant” advice, …

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Patrick Mahomes Settles The 'GOAT' Debate Involving Tom Brady

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By Grayson Weir Verified, Jason Rossi Verified, Tim Crean, Jack Dougherty Verified
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The Super Bowl is the championship game at the end of the NFL season. The Super Bowl got its official name in 1966. Previously, it was called the NFL Championship game. The winning team is awarded the Vince Lombardi Trophy every year, and team members each receive a Super Bowl ring. The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. Viewers also tune in for the halftime show as well as the commercials.
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1 Tom Jones Album Smashed Bob Dylan's Chart Record

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By Jason Rossi Verified
| Showbiz Cheat Sheet Verified
Their music differs, but Bob Dylan and Tom Jones have much in common. They have both enjoyed long and successful careers dating back to the 1960s. Dylan’s music connected with fans from the start, and Jones’ soulful singing won over audiences worldwide, especially in the United Kingdom. Both have had chart-topping albums in England. Still, Dylan’s English chart record lasted less than a year before Tom Jones stormed in and broke it.
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The Other Time Syd Barrett Crashed a Pink Floyd Recording Session

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By Jason Rossi Verified
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Pink Floyd had one of the great resurrection stories in classic rock. Founder, guitarist, and chief songwriter Syd Barrett’s creative genius put the band on the map. His deteriorating mental health led his bandmates to move on without him. Barrett crashed Pink Floyd’s recording sessions for Wish You Were Here, but that happened years after he unexpectedly showed up at the studio while his former band made another record.
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How is social media changing news?

The elevator pitch is out there first and the details come later.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To serve the reader with accurate, truthful, and informative work.

What's your favorite social network?

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Awards

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GateHouse Media Sportswriter of the Year

2011 - Sportswriting

Illinois Press Association First place, Sports Feature, Division C

2012 - Sportswriting

IPA First place, 2012 Sports Feature, Division C

Illinois Press Association First Place, Sports Feature, Division C

2010 - Sportswriting

IPA First Place, 2010 Sports Feature, Division C