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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2 thoughts on “Rewind to 1977: The Sears Christmas Wishbook

  • Gads,does this bring back Memories!!!
    Guess it was three years at that time since we had come back from Germany.
    Working for the CAF,S, we had access to top audio components duty-free.
    Had a Dual Turntable, Sansui Amp,Pioneer Speakers, Kenwood Cassette deck(wish I could remember the model #,s…
    I was probably blasting Montrose’s Debut album at about the time the Catalogue came out,….
    It was an interesting time,much simpler than now….

    Merry Christmas!

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  • My first stereo was a Christmas gift from my parents in 1978. It was a Viking from Eaton’s, if I remember correctly, that included an 8-track player. It looked Iike the ones in the pictures you’ve posted here. It began my love of all things audio and my record collecting.

    Merry Christmas!

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