Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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One thought on “Fun consumer electronics history: Why did Beta lose to VHS?”

  • I remember having rented a Beta machine and asking electronic stores which was better (but I could not see a difference) I asked a tape rental store in Surry BC what I should buy. Owner said he had almost 800 VHS movies to rent and only 250 Beta, He asked what do you think? Sometime later I learned JVC was offering incentives to studios to release on VHS

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