Paul Rees – Raised on Radio: The AOR Glory Years 1976–1986

from Speaking of Writers · host Steve Richards

Author and veteran music journalist Paul Rees joins Speaking of Writers to discuss his new book, Raised on Radio: Power Ballads, Cocaine & Payola—The AOR Glory Years 1976-1986.Discover the untold story behind the rise of Album-Oriented Rock and the bands that dominated radio and stadiums during one of rock music's most successful decades. From Journey and Foreigner to REO Speedwagon, Toto, Heart, and Styx, Rees explores the music, excess, rivalries, and lasting legacy of AOR.#PaulRees #RaisedOnRadio #AOR #Journey #Foreigner #BostonBand #REOSpeedwagon #Toto #HeartBand #PatBenatar #Styx #ClassicRock #RockHistory #MusicBooks #AuthorInterview #SpeakingOfWriters #PowerBallads #RockAndRoll #BookTube #MusicPodcast

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