Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio
2008•NR•1h 30m•Released
DocumentaryMusicHistory
The 50 year struggle between rock pioneers and powerful business/government interests for the soul of music radio, told by America's favorite deejays and the artists they made rock stars.
Director
Carolyn Travis
Writer
Carolyn Travis, Chris Gilson
Cast
Dick Biondi
Self
Jerry Blavat
Self
David Crosby
Self
Raechel Donahue
Self
Jacko Henderson
Self
Production
Producer
Chris Gilson
Producer
Carolyn Travis
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