Pinned“American Top 40” is Part of Music HistoryCasey Kasem & the Most Famous Pop Music Countdown Ever MadeMay 27, 2021May 27, 2021
Lessons from Grandma’s Kitchen TableMany of my life lessons were learned at Muriel Ringle’s kitchen table. Muriel is my grandma and she died on June 26, 2018 after nearly 97…Jun 28, 2021Jun 28, 2021
The 1968 Memo that Helped Create Modern Country RadioCountry radio was at a crossroads in 1968. It had spent over ten years chasing the fan base, and the advertising dollars that went with it…Jun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021
The Politics of Disco and PrideMake no mistake that the backlash against disco in the 1970s was, in part, fueled by homophobia. In part because there was legitimate…Jun 9, 2019Jun 9, 2019
On Discovering Wings Before The Beatles…and Loving ThemIn 1976, America’s bicentennial year of existence and my ninth, my view of the world was, admittedly, limited. It was mostly confined to…Mar 12, 2019Mar 12, 2019
Five of the Best Songs Inspired by Richard NixonRichard Nixon and his tarnished presidency inspired music of a variety of genres. Here are five of the best.Mar 12, 2019Mar 12, 2019