Book Review

Something in the Air (2007)

Marc Fisher

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Credits

Writer: Marc Fisher; Genre: Nonfiction; Publisher: Random House

B+

The Washington Post writer examines the trends that shaped American radio, from the birth of Top 40 to the invasion of shock jocks to the rise of NPR.

Fun Fact
In exchange for receiving a writing credit on the song, pioneering DJ Alan Freed played Chuck Berry's ''Maybellene'' for two hours straight.

Final Word
An engaging look at radio's evolution over the past 50 years.

Posted Jan 12, 2007

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