From dyslexic kid to 'Resident Punk': Legs McNeil on surviving the scene that made him a writer

Legs McNeil, known as the Resident Punk, reflects on his evolution from a dyslexic child into a professional writer. For nearly 50 years, McNeil has dedicated his life's work to documenting the origins of punk rock. Having shared decades of memories and stories through his writing, he avoids sentimentality. His career serves as a testament to surviving the intense scene that ultimately shaped his identity and professional path as a chronicler of music history.