Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio

Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio

Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio

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Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio

2008

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The 50 year struggle between rock pioneers and powerful business/government interests for the soul of music radio, told by America's favorite deejays and the artists they made rock stars.

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Dick Biondi

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Jerry Blavat

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David Crosby

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Raechel Donahue

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Jacko Henderson

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