Here’s a trip through some rare and weird media formats

January 3, 2023 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

I’ve got a soft spot for failed media formats from the past. Most people know about 8-tracks, reel-to-reel tapes, and a couple of types of floppy discs for computers. But that’s only a start. (Thanks to Andreas for the link.)

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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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