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Fun retro doc: When “pocket stereos” changed everything

It’s impossible to imagine not having access to all your favourite songs wherever you are. But if we go back about 40 years, that was thes stuff of science fiction.

Here’s a story form the CBC National on the new rage of “pocket stereos” from 1981. (Via Sean)

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 retro doc: When “pocket stereos” changed everything

  • Wilmar

    Ah! Yes. The pocket stereo, Walkman, Discman. Nostalgia for the past right there. A time without ads between tracks. Heaven! I’d rather use my Radio App to tune in than put up with Spotify ads.
    Also, nostalgia for a time when those being interviewed thought before speaking. And then spoke intelligible English.

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