Rockers vs. Critics: The 10 Greatest Musician-Journalist Feuds

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Music criticism has existed since the 1700s, creating relationships between artists and writers that can range from close pals to bitter enemies.

Of course, there are musicians who can't take a bad review and critics who can't stop from going a little overboard, leading to controversies and, in some cases, decades-long feuds.

Below, we've compiled 10 of the best rocker-journo fights, featuring some of music's biggest names. Between unhinged faxes and alleged fisticuffs, these are some classic moments from rock 'n' roll history.

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