Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio
Airplay shares the story of the 50-year struggle for the soul of music radio, told by the deejays and the artists they made stars. Legendary disc jockeys discuss the hits and the history they made together through interviews, archival footage and never before seen airchecks. Musicians include Crosby, Stills and Nash, Grace Slick, Little Steven Van Zandt, Bob Weir and Ray Manzarek (The Doors).
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Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio
1h 26m
Airplay shares the story of the 50-year struggle for the soul of music radio, told by the deejays and the artists they made stars. Legendary disc jockeys discuss the hits and the history they made together through interviews, archival footage and never before seen airchecks. Musicians include Crosby, Stills and Nash, Grace Slick, Little Steven Van Zandt, Bob Weir and Ray Manzarek (The Doors).
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