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The Walkman’s Invention 40 Years Ago Launched a Cultural Revolution
In 1979, when Sony introduced the Walkman—a 14-ounce cassette player, blue and silver with buttons that made a satisfying chunk when pushed—even the engineers inside Sony weren’t impressed. It wasn’t particularly innovative; cassette players already existed, and so did headphones. Plus, the Walkman could only play back—it couldn’t record. Who was going to want a device like that?
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WATCH THIS BEASTIE BOYS MINI-DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ‘ILL COMMUNICATION’
The Beastie Boys are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 1994 album Ill Communication with a new mini-documentary. Continue reading WATCH THIS BEASTIE BOYS MINI-DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ‘ILL COMMUNICATION’
Seventy-Five Years Ago, the Military’s Only All-Black Female Band Battled the War Department and Won
An estimated crowd of 100,000 people clogged the intersections in Chicago’s central business district in May of 1945 for a war bond rally, one of several marking the War Department drive that week. Police had traffic stopped for blocks approaching the stage at State and Madison Streets, and reporters noted sales clerks and customers hanging out of store windows to catch a glimpse of any famous performers or war heroes who might arrive. Continue reading Seventy-Five Years Ago, the Military’s Only All-Black Female Band Battled the War Department and Won
How the Music of Hawai’i’s Last Ruler Guided the Island’s People Through Crisis
Oahu, Hawai’i, 1877. Queen Lili’uokalani, the last monarch of the Hawaiian Islands, prepared her party to leave for Honolulu after spending time at the country ranch of Col. James Harbottle Boyd. As she mounted her horse and looked back to ensure everyone was ready, she saw Boyd pull one of her friends into a tender embrace. Surrounded by the verdant flora of the island, the lovers passionately kissed farewell, then with longing separated.
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THE SLEEK MCINTOSH MTI100 WANTS TO BE THE ULTIMATE TURNTABLE FOR VINYL LOVERS
Thanks to the brilliant minds at McIntosh Labs, there’s a new way to listen to your old school records: the ultra-modern MTI100 Integrated Turntable. Continue reading THE SLEEK MCINTOSH MTI100 WANTS TO BE THE ULTIMATE TURNTABLE FOR VINYL LOVERS
FENDER DEBUTS GROUNDBREAKING ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC HYBRID GUITAR
Fender guitars have been played by countless rock legends, including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Jeff Beck and Eddie Van Halen. But their new hybrid acoustic/electric model is boasting groundbreaking new capabilities for 2019. Continue reading FENDER DEBUTS GROUNDBREAKING ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC HYBRID GUITAR
