Radio Daze 1970-1976
When DJ’s Could Play What They Wanted to Play and Say What They Wanted to Say
by Mitch McCracken
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Pub Date 21 Aug 2021 | Archive Date 27 Jul 2021
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Description
I'm not sure how this happened, I was never inspired to write a book, but I sure do enjoy telling stories. So I wrote a few of them down.
My first radio job was at the third FM station in the country to switch to a rock format. I'm going to tell you about my 1974 interview with The Doors Jim Morrison. Who died in Paris in 1971.
Or my vacation on the road with Skynyrd. One of the most challenging things about writing this book was reliving the story of how a serial rapist trapped, beat, and raped my girlfriend.
You will read about what happened to her, how she dealt with it, and how it affected her life and mine. I also detail how my magazine, Radio Magazine, was embezzled by Stax Records and Union Planters Bank, how I helped the Attorney General at the time, Hugh Stanton, in his investigation into the bank and one of its officials.
Radio Daze takes a lighthearted look at some serious issues. It also gives you an inside look at the other side of the radio microphone and what it was like to be a disc jockey in the seventies.
Radio was fun then. The DJs got free albums, concert tickets, movies, and meals, much different from today's radio.
Advance Praise
"""Mitch's knowledge of the music industry, memorable interviews and friendship with stars and promoters provide amazing insider information, told in an impressive and compelling manner. I can hardly wait for the next book in this series.
If you like Rock and Roll and are interested in learning little known facts about many famous stars or just want to read a riveting biography, THIS IS IT!
Discover a great story, an interesting personality and a biography of a man you will not soon forget--Mitch McCracken!""
— Tom McGee, Amazon Vine Voice"
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781647043469 |
| PRICE | US$2.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Abe C, Reviewer
I love radio and the DJs and talkers who populate it. I am not familiar with Mitch McCracken and am not a big fan of rock and roll stations. Nonetheless, his book is captivating. The stories are great, moving, and powerful and really grabbed me. He kept me interested. The stories begin with his life and his parents and his loves and his disappointments and how he got into the radio business and some of the adventures. I don't envy him his life, it is very dramatic, and not an easy life, but his narrative did grab me and kept me tuned in. The book ends promising a sequel and I'm on board. So, sorry I don't know your voice, Mitch, but I love your stories, you are very captivating and, yes, I would agree, you were born to be in radio. And the Jim Morrison post death interview was quite the chapter.
Geff R, Reviewer
This was not at all what I expected. In many ways it was better!
The first 3rd talks about the author's childhood, youth, & and experiences with girls. I could really relate to much of what was written. And then the last 50-75% talks about his early experiences in the music business. I could also relate to parts; I was a college dj for 4 years, interviewed name artists, & eventually became a professional musician (the author chose to focus on radio & record promotion).
Hard to explain without getting more personal than I wish to here, but the author's experiences especially in the first part of the book really touched me.
The 2nd part was more what I expected when I chose to review the book. He worked for several radio stations & record companies & has some interesting stories to tell. Very easy, enjoyable, fast read. At the end of the book he states there is a part 2. I very much want to read that.
Great stuff for anyone interested in the music business 7 also for those interested in young love, heartbreak & dysfunctional families.
catherine h, Reviewer
The best years of radio, in my opinion. Album oriented music of the best sort! It was fun reading about Mr. McCracken's experiences and what happened behind the scenes! I enjoyed his back stories of his life, too. It was a quick, entertaining read. My town lost really great radio by the late 1970's, early 80's. Sad. More dj's from the 60's and 70's should write their memoirs.
Sherry T, Media/Journalist
Radio Daze 1970-1976 is a coming of age memoir with funny, interesting, and sometimes tragic stories from a class clown turned into confident DJ and music promoter.
It was an easy and enjoyable read with a lot of heart.
Reviewer 421976
Although I am not familiar with the author as a radio DJ, as a writer he is brilliant. A witty memoir about a time we all remember, definitely worth a read
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