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This is a teaser for the long-awaited episode featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame deejay, and radio legend, Mr. David Marsden.
David Marsden is best know as the creator of CFNY in Toronto and led it during it's most revered and influential time. New Wave and all of the wonderful, but mostly ignored post-punk music of the 80's He's also one of 4 broadcasters featured in the documentary I Am What I Play, which as the title suggests, is about really standing up for what you believe in... credibility, trying to push things forward. Which he continues to do to this day through at NYTHESPIRIT.COM
How many of you ever worked somewhere where you could play the songs you wanted to play? I'm guessing not many. But, back in the 60's/70's, there were a few who had a strong enough following, that management had no choice but to let them play what they wanted. "I Am What I Play" is a documentary about those 4 individuals, produced and directed by Roger King, our guest this week on "Radio: What Happened". Also, a replay of our Music Montage #2 -- I guess it was a little tougher than the last one - no winner yet. Come on people, you can do it! Hope you enjoy this week's episode and as always, share with your friends.
This week, we preview our upcoming conversation with Roger King, the producer / director of "I Am What I Play", a documentary about rock djs. You're going to love it. Also, we listen to an air check recorded on the last day of broadcasting for Radio London back in 1967. Plus, we talk a little bit about some trends in ratings across the country, and what's hot and what's not. Join us, and hopefully share with your friends.
Roger King talks about the good old days of free form rock radio and "I Am What I Play", his new documentary that celebrates the DJ's that introduced us to the music we love.
NWP welcomes Producer/Director Roger King. Mr. King latest documentary "I Am What I Play" is availalbe now. http://www.distractioninc.com/projects/ "I Am What I Play" focuses on four well-known North American radio disc jockeys during the heyday of rock radio, when many disc jockeys were given great freedom on the air, had celebrity status, and had a direct connection to the biggest names in rock and roll. As radio became more commercially-controlled and new media has taken hold, these DJ’s have had to carve out a new career space for themselves. Has free-form radio died, or has it reinvented itself in unexpected spaces? A documentary about rock radio disc jockeys. Produced and Directed by Roger King Featuring: Meg Griffin, Charles Laquidara, David Marsden and Pat O'Day (Music by Zach Tate Band "Devil At the Door" Southern Rain Album. Available now)
Ahead of its European premiere at RadioDays Europe director Roger King discusses his documentary movie I Am What I Play, which features 4 rock DJs from the heyday of free-form radio. Plus Radio News and and radio Moments. Trevor Dann hosts.
On this Episode: Famous radio and voice over agent Roger King talks with us about his new film I AM WHAT I PLAY, the cast and crew of Wingmen, a new reality TV show and the â??Wilderness of Manitobaâ?? stops by for a live performance!