Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio (2008)

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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.
Release Date
Sep 26, 2008
Runtime
01h 30m
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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.

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