The Nation's Biggest Voices Help Launch A New Book On Radio!

    BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA, September 17, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Scotty Brink, Ken Dowe, Mark Driscoll, Charlie Kendall, Ira Lipson, Charlie Van Dyke, Fred Winston and Jim Zippo - all nationally recognized voice actors or on-air talent, are the voices bringing selected chapters of Bob Shannon's new book, "Turn It Up! American Radio Tales 1946 - 1996 ($19.95, austrianmonk publishing, ISBN 978-1-61584-545-3, www.americanradiotales.com ) alive as free podcasts beginning September 25.

These podcasts represent a "sneak preview" of Shannon's book, a compilation of stories about American radio entertainers and those who managed them. "The people you've chosen to profile are awesome," writes Inside Radio's Mike Kinosian, "however, it's the writing that truly makes the work sizzle."

Presented in an A to Z format, the book begins with album radio's Lee Abrams and ends with Wolfman Jack. "In between," says Shannon, "the chapters tell a total of 58 stories that paint a picture of time gone by, when radio was important, disc jockeys were stars, and their listeners cared about them."

"Factual, warm, affectionate and respectful," wrote Alan Freed's son, Lance. "I know he would have been pleased. Bravo to you, and kudos from his son."

"Turn It Up! American Radio Tales 1946-1996, the book, the e-book, and the podcasts, available at www.americanradiotales.com beginning September 25, 2009.

Contact
Bob Shannon
[email protected]
P.O. Box 10187
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone - 206.755.5162

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