Description: Radio Free Boston: The Rise and Fall of WBCN Product Overview Blaring the Cream anthem “I Feel Free,” WBCN went on the air in March 1968 as an experiment in free-form rock on the fledgling FM radio band. It broadcast its final song, Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” in August 2009. In between, WBCN became the musical, cultural, and political voice of the young people of Boston and New England, sustaining a vibrant local music scene that launched such artists as the J. Geils Band, Aerosmith, James Taylor, Boston, the Cars, and the Dropkick Murphys, as well as paving the way for Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, U2, and many others. Along the way, WBCN both pioneered and defined progressive rock radio, the dominant format for a generation of listeners. Brilliantly told by Carter Alan―and featuring the voices of station insiders and the artists they loved―Radio Free Boston is the story of a city; of artistic freedom, of music and politics and identity; and of the cultural, technological, and financial forces that killed rock radio. Read more Details Publisher : University Press of New England; 1st edition (September 3, 2013) Language : English Paperback : 352 pages ISBN-10 : 1555537294 ISBN-13 : 96 Item Weight : 1.3 pounds Dimensions : 6.25 x 1.1 x 9.25 inches Best Sellers Rank: #882,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #331 in Radio Operation #373 in Radio Communications #14,959 in U.S. State & Local History #331 in Radio Operation Quality Products This will be shipped securely Returns must be within 30 days - item EXACTLY as it was sent. Must have tracking number. Email us with any issues/questions. Thanks for looking! Fast and Free Shipping Shipping is free for this item. We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!
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ISBN: 1555537294
ISBN10: 1555537294
ISBN13: 9781555537296
EAN: 9781555537296
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Brand: University Press of New England
GTIN: 09781555537296
Book Title: Radio Free Boston : the Rise and Fall of Wbcn
Number of Pages: 352 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: University Press of New England
Item Height: 0.6 in
Topic: Radio / History & Criticism, Radio, Genres & Styles / Rock, Radio / General
Publication Year: 2013
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Music, Performing Arts, Technology & Engineering
Item Weight: 22.1 Oz
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Carter Alan
Item Width: 6.2 in
Format: Trade Paperback
