About Michael Erlewine
written astrological reports, research systems, high-
resolution chart wheels, geographic and star maps, as
well as many other computer applications relevant to
astrology.
Along the way, Matrix, the company Michael founded,
has produced audio programs of astrology, created
personal astrological videos and infomercials, and has
accomplished many other pioneering feats as well.
Michael went on to found the All-Music Guide, the All-
Movie Guide, and other major entertainment sites. He
has developed astrological content under contract with
MSN and AOL, and the companies he has founded
have received scores of awards. Michael himself has
received major awards from the American Federation of
Astrologers, from UAC (United Astrological
Conferences), from AFA (American Federation of
Astrologers), and from PIA (Professional Astrologers
Incorporated); he has also been the recipient of multiple
online awards.
Michael and Stephen Erlewine, together, have
published a yearly astrological calendar for almost 30
years—since 1969, and, over the years, Michael himself
has produced and put on more than 36 conferences
pertaining to either astrology or Buddhism.
Michael has a least two other careers. In the 1960s, he
was a musician. He hitchhiked with Bob Dylan, and was
the lead singer for the Prime Movers Blues Band (Iggy
Pop was his drummer). Their band opened for bands
such as Cream, at the Fillmore, in San Francisco, during
the Summer of Love.
An expert in blues music, Michael has interviewed (and
documented the interviews) of dozens of blues
musicians. His writings on this subject have been
published. He has written many articles and books on