He is primarily known for:
* Co-founding the influential music magazine Punk Magazine with his friend and fellow writer, John Holmstrom.
* Writing the book "Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk" with Gillian McCain, which became a very important and influential book about the history of punk rock.
* Being a commentator and expert on punk rock culture in various documentaries and television programs.
While he has contributed to the world of music and media, he has not pursued a career in acting.