Art Vuolo: The Heart and Soul of Radio’s Legacy
Preserving the Voices, Faces, and Moments That Shaped Broadcasting History
Introduction
In th [...]
‘VE Day’ . . . May 8, 1945: When Radio and the World Took a Collective Deep Breath
Victory in Europe: The End of a Dark Era Through the Voices of Radio
On May 8, 1945, the world awoke to a new reality—the war in Europe was fin [...]
‘A Little Bit of Everything’: Preserving the Earliest Known Radio Broadcast
WAAM’s Legacy and the Birth of Recorded Radio
Exploring One of the Earliest Known Surviving Radio Broadcasts
Few artifacts allow us to hear [...]
The House That Gordy Built: The ‘Hitsville’ Legacy [Part 3]
The Jackson 5: Motown’s Teen Sensations
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The Jackson 5’s arrival at Motown in 1969 was a game-chan [...]
Selling the Airwaves: The Rise and Legacy of Radio Advertising
The Genesis of Radio Advertising and Its Impact on Society
Introduction
Before television, before the internet, before social media—radi [...]
Tom Clay’s Impactful Journey: A Legacy in Words, Music, and Radio
Tom Clay: A Dynamic DJ's Journey Through Radio Broadcasting History
Born: August 20, 1929, New York City, U.S.
Died: November 22, 1995, Los An [...]
67 Seasons of Greatness: Vin Scully Became Baseball’s Most Iconic Voice
Vin Scully: The Voice of Baseball and a Legacy Beyond the Dodgers
For 67 seasons, Vin Scully was the unmistakable voice of Dodgers baseball, we [...]
The House That Gordy Built: The ‘Hitsville’ Legacy [Part 2]
Motown’s Expansion: The Ric-Tic and Golden World Acquisition (1966)
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By 1966, Motown was no longer jus [...]
TM Productions, TM Century, TM Studios: A Legacy in Broadcasting Sound
A Salute to TM Productions: The Jingly Sounds That Defined '70s Radio, and Beyond
Introduction: The Birth of TM Productions
By the late 1960 [...]
Quixie in Dixie: When WQXI, ‘Dr. Don’ Captivated Atlanta’s Airwaves
WQXI Spawn Golden '60s Top 40 Era of Atlanta Radio
Radio was more than just a medium in the 1960s and 1970s—it was a cultural force. Few statio [...]
The House That Gordy Built: The ‘Hitsville’ Legacy [Part 1]
Berry Gordy Jr.: The Visionary Who Revolutionized Music, Record Hits, and Culture
In the heart of Detroit, a city pulsing with rhythm and ambit [...]
The Radio Hall of Fame: Honoring Legends Behind the Microphone
The Legacy of Radio: A Reflection of 100 Years of Broadcasting Excellence
Radio has shaped culture, news, entertainment, and community discours [...]
Riding the Airwaves: The Rise and End of Gunsmoke on CBS Radio
The Legacy of Radio’s Grittiest Western Drama
For nearly a decade, Gunsmoke ruled the airwaves, transporting listeners to the dusty streets of [...]
Bob Dylan, The Byrds, and The Electrification of Folk Music
Bob Dylan, The Byrds and The Folk Rock Revolution of the '60s
Introduction: The Moment Folk Met Rock
By 1965, the music world was underg [...]
Dick Purtan: The Voice Who Woke Up Radio with Morning Humor
Dick Purtan: A Detroit Radio Legend and Philanthropic Powerhouse
Few radio personalities have made as lasting an impression on Detroit’s airwav [...]