David Gaines graduated from Stanford with a degree in English and earned his PhD in American Studies from The University of Texas at Austin. He has taught in Harlem, at The University of Texas, and for thirty-five years at Southwestern University. Currently Professor Emeritus of English, David Gaines writes occasional freelance articles. His book, In Dylan Town: A Fan’s Life, was published by University of Iowa Press, and his writing has appeared in Texas Monthly, The Wall Street Journal, and elsewhere.
