Radio Revolution: The Rise and Fall of the Big 8

Radio Revolution: The Rise and Fall of the Big 8

 

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1h 12m 2004 HD

Examination of the international social, political and musical impact of radio station CKLW during the 1960s and 70s. CKLW was the sonic mirror of Windsor's sister city, separated by a half mile of dirty Detroit River water – reflecting excitement, soul, creativity – and bloody murder.


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