How the Sony Walkman Changed the World

March 19, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment History, Sony Walkman

If you’re of a certain vintage, you’ll remember what a shock to the system the Sony Walkman was. While it wasn’t the first portable personal music player (cf. the Stereobelt), it was the device that set us on the road to becoming a planet of sealed-off headphone-wearing zombies.

AdWeek has a nice story on how the Walkman changed everything. Click on the graphic to get started.

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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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Shane Smith
March 19, 2015 at 9:26 am
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I wish I still had mine. The above picture (grey) is the version that I use to own.
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