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Michael Brooks (footballer)
Michael or Mike Brooks may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Michael Brooks (historian and journalist) (born 1964), American historian and investigative journalist * Michael Brooks (music historian) (1935–2020), American music historian and record producer * Michael Brooks (political commentator) (1983–2020), American writer, host of ''The Michael Brooks Show'' and ''The Majority Report with Sam Seder'' * Michael Brooks (science writer) (born 1970), English science writer and commentator * Mike Brooks (singer) (born 1953), Jamaican reggae singer active since the early 1970s * Mike Brooks (journalist) (1955–2021), American television news correspondent Sports * Michael Brooks (basketball) (1958–2016), American basketball player * Michael Brooks (linebacker) (born 1964), American football linebacker * Michael Brooks (defensive back) (born 1967), American football safety * Mic'hael Brooks (born 1991), American football defensive tackle Others * Michael Brooks-J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Brooks (historian And Journalist)
Michael Brooks (born March 1, 1964) is an American historian and investigative journalist. Brooks earned his PhD at the University of Toledo. Journalism As a journalist he wrote for the ''Toledo Free Press'', which ceased publication in 2015, and his work has been published in a variety of local, regional and national periodicals. Brooks won Touchstone Awards in 2004 and 2005 for best news articles in a non-daily periodical, awarded by the Toledo Press Club. He was also awarded an Ohio Newspaper Association award in 2005 for his coverage of conditions at the Toledo Jeep facility, which has been translated into German language, German, Spanish language, Spanish and Portuguese language, Portuguese. Academia As an academic, Brooks teaches at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. He has also taught at the University of Toledo, Wayne State University, Monroe County Community College, Owens Community College and Lourdes University. As a historian, Brooks has research ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Brooks (music Historian)
Michael Brooks (1935 – November 20, 2020) was a British-born music historian, archivist, consultant, and producer. Biography Brooks was born in Tooting, London, and moved to New York City in 1966. He began his music career in 1971, assisting and producing records with John H. Hammond, John Hammond of Columbia Records. This collaboration resulted in many reissues of jazz, Pop music, pop, big band, and country music artifacts, currently on the Legacy Recordings label. In later life Brooks worked at Sony Music Entertainment as a consultant. He died in November 2020, aged 85.Xan Brooks, "Michael Brooks Obituary", ''The Guardian'', 29 November 2020 Retrieved 30 November 2020 Discography Brooks' credits on many various projects inc ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Brooks (political Commentator)
Michael Jamal Brooks (August 13, 1983 – July 20, 2020) was an American talk show host, writer, political commentator, and comedian. While co-hosting ''The Majority Report with Sam Seder'', he launched ''The Michael Brooks Show'' in August 2017 and provided commentary for media outlets, making regular appearances on shows such as ''The Young Turks.'' Brooks contributed to various publications, including ''HuffPost'', ''The Washington Post'', ''Al Jazeera'', openDemocracy, and ''Jacobin''. His book ''Against the Web: A Cosmopolitan Answer to the New Right'' was published by Zero Books in April 2020. Brooks was a self-identified progressive, internationalist, democratic socialist, and Marxist humanist. He commented extensively on US foreign policy, the Middle East, Latin America, capitalism, and the intellectual dark web. Early life and education Michael Jamal Brooks was born on 1983, to Donna Brooks and Glenn Brooks, and grew up in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. His you ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Brooks (science Writer)
Michael Edward Brooks (born 7 May 1970) is an English science writer, noted for explaining complex scientific research and findings to the general population. Career Brooks holds a PhD in Quantum Physics from the University of Sussex. He was previously an editor for ''New Scientist'' magazine, and currently works as a consultant for that magazine. His writing has appeared in ''The Guardian'', ''The Independent'', ''The Observer'', ''The Times Higher Education Supplement'', and ''Playboy''. His first novel, ''Entanglement'', was published in 2007. His first non-fiction book, an exploration of scientific anomalies entitled '' 13 Things That Don't Make Sense'', was published in 2009. The book expands an article that Brooks wrote for ''New Scientist''. Brooks' next book, ''The Big Questions: Physics'', was released in February 2010. It contains twenty 3,000-word essays addressing the most fundamental and frequently asked questions about science. Brooks appeared as a regular gue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Brooks (singer)
Mike Brooks aka Mikey Brooks, Prince Michael (born Edmund Brooks, 1953, Westmoreland, Jamaica) is a reggae singer whose career stretches back to the early 1970s. Biography Brooks performed regularly at the 'Idler's Rest' on Chancery Lane in Kingston, and landed a job at Channel One Studios building rhythms with the group Skin Flesh & Bone.Katz, David (2000) "People Funny Boy - The Genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry", Payback Press, His first record release was with the group The Tots (who also included Norris Reid and in Brooks' words 'a guy called Tony'), who released a single in 1975 called "Earth Is The Fullness", recorded at Lee "Scratch" Perry's Black Ark studio, and released on Brooks' Harvest label.Larkin, Colin (1998) "The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae", Virgin Books, The band was not successful, but Brooks would often contribute to recording sessions at the Black Ark organized by Jah Lloyd. Brooks re-emerged as a solo singer in the mid-1970s, working with producers such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Brooks (journalist)
Mike Brooks (March 29, 1955 June 23, 2021) was a television news correspondent for CNN. He appeared regularly on HLN's ''Nancy Grace'' show, and ''Prime News'' and gave significant coverage of the Anna Nicole Smith paternity controversy, as well as the Virginia Tech massacre. Brooks was also seen on Tru TV's ''In Session'' (formerly Court TV), where he provided commentary as their law-enforcement analyst. Early life Michael Joseph Brooks was born on March 29, 1955. Originally of Arlington, Virginia, Brooks was the son of Clarence Joseph "Joe" Brooks (19271999) and Margaret Mary Brooks. He graduated from Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School in Arlington, before joining the DC Metropolitan Police Department in 1973. Career Brooks was also a retired police detective, employed for 26 years by the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department. He was assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Joint Terrorism Task Force, and also served as an instructor for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Brooks (basketball)
Michael Anthony Brooks (August 17, 1958 – August 22, 2016) was an American professional basketball player. He also held French citizenship. At , he played as a forward. College career At La Salle University, Brooks racked up 2,628 points and 1,372 rebounds as an Explorer, leading La Salle to the NCAA Tournament in 1978 and 1980 and earning Big 5 MVP honors during those same years. He was named College Player of the Year in 1980. He is currently the 28th leading scorer in the history of the NCAA. He was inducted into the La Salle Hall of Athletes in 1985 and the Big 5 Hall of Fame in 1986. Professional career NBA Brooks was selected by the San Diego Clippers with the 9th overall pick of the 1980 NBA Draft. In the NBA, Brooks played for the Clippers (1980–84), Indiana Pacers (1986–87) and Denver Nuggets (1987–88) in altogether 319 games over six seasons. France He played in France for Limoges CSP from 1988 to 1992, winning the French national championship in 1989 and 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Brooks (linebacker)
Michael Brooks (born October 2, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants, and the Detroit Lions. Brooks played college football at Louisiana State University for the LSU Tigers The LSU Tigers and Lady Tigers are the athletic teams representing Louisiana State University (LSU), a state university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU competes in NCAA Division I, Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Associat ..., earning first-team All-American honors. He is an inductee in the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. References 1964 births Living people Sportspeople from Ruston, Louisiana Ruston High School alumni American football linebackers LSU Tigers football players Denver Broncos players New York Giants players Detroit Lions players American Conference Pro Bowl players {{lineback ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Brooks (defensive Back)
Michael Antonio Brooks (born March 12, 1967) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers and Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the Baltimore CFLers and Memphis Mad Dogs in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at North Carolina State University. Early years Brooks attended Walter Hines Page High School, where he was an All-State linebacker and running back. He was a teammate of future NFL players Haywood Jeffires and Todd Ellis, while helping his team win three straight state championships. He won the 100 metres state championship as a senior. College career Brooks accepted a football scholarship from North Carolina State University. He was an outside linebacker as a freshman. The next year, he was moved to free safety and became a starter. As a junior, he registered 105 tackles (led the team) and at the time tied for second best in school history with 14 passes defensed. He had 10 tackles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mic'hael Brooks
Mic'hael Goubron Brooks (born August 28, 1991) is a former Canadian football defensive tackle. He was most recently a member of the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at East Carolina University and attended Bartlett Yancey High School in Yanceyville, North Carolina. He was a member of the Seattle Seahawks team that won Super Bowl XLVIII. Brooks has also been member of the Detroit Lions and BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Early years Brooks played high school football for the Bartlett Yancey High School Buccaneers. He recorded 331 total tackles for the Buccaneers. He was a three-year all-region, all-conference, and defensive MVP selection. Brooks earned all-state honors as team captain his senior year after accumulating 94 tackles and 12.5 sacks. He represented North Carolina in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game. He was named the Danville Regional Defensive Player-of-the-Year in 2008. Brooks also earned a v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Brooks-Jimenez
Michael Andrew Brooks-Jimenez (born 1969/70) is an American lawyer and Democratic member of the Oklahoma Senate. He was elected in a 2017 special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ralph Shortey. He represents the 44th district, which covers parts of southern Oklahoma City. Biography Brooks-Jimenez was born in Oklahoma City to a white father, Bud Brooks, and a Mexican-American mother, Patricia Jimenez Brooks. Both were educators. He graduated from Mount St. Mary High School, and with a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Brooks-Jimenez established a law firm, specializing in immigration law and Criminal Defense. Political career Brooks-Jimenez ran for the state Senate in 2014, losing to incumbent Republican Ralph Shortey. After Shortey resigned in March 2017 after being charged with child prostitution, Brooks-Jimenez declared his candidacy for the open seat. He defeated Repub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Brook
Michael Brook (born 1951) is a Canadian guitarist, inventor, music producer, and film music composer. He plays in many genres, including rock, electronica, world music, minimalism and film scores. His collaborations with musicians around the world have made him "one of the most sought-after producers in the music industry." Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Brook lives in Los Angeles. He is the creator of the Infinite Guitar. Career Brook studied music and electronics at York University and worked as an engineer at the Grant Avenue studios, then owned by the Lanois brothers. Here he worked with Brian Eno, The Edge, Jon Hassell and Harold Budd. In 1985 he released his first solo album ''Hybrid'', containing instrumental tracks with Indian and African elements. Another notable collaboration was ''Sleeps with the Fishes'' with Clan of Xymox member Pieter Nooten ( 4AD, 1987). He worked on the album ''Set'' by Youssou N'Dour, ''Miss America'' by Mary Margaret O'Hara and collabora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
