-
The Day the Music Was Reborn
November 10, 2001 Apple ships the first iPod, the device that changed the course of both the music and technology industries. Of course, at the time, most “experts” could only focus on the fact that other devices cost less and may have had more impressive technical specs. Sort of like they do today. I guess…
-
Sony Walkman Makes Music Portable
July 1, 1979 The first Sony Walkman, the TPS-L2, goes on sale in Japan. It would go on sale in the US about a year later. By allowing owners to carry their personal music with them, the Walkman and their iconic headphones introduce a revolution in listening habits and popular culture at large. The post Sony…
-
The Day the Music Industry Changed Forever
June 1, 1999 Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker release the filesharing service Napster. The service provides a simple way for users to copy and distribute MP3 music files. It becomes an instant hit, especially among college students. Just over 6 months later, on December 7, 1999, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) will file a lawsuit…
-
iTunes Music Store Launched; Record Execs Wet Themselves
April 28, 2003 Apple Computer launches the iTunes Music Store. The store sells music for 99¢ a song for use with the Apple iPod and iTunes software. It is not the first service to sell digital music, but it will become the first to gain widespread popularity. The service will be an instant success, selling…
-
The Day the Music Was Reborn
November 10, 2001 Apple ships the first iPod, the device that changed the course of both the music and technology industries. Of course, at the time, most “experts” could only focus on the fact that other devices cost less and may have had more impressive technical specs. Sort of like they do today. I guess…
-
Logitech Bluetooth Music Receiver review – CNET
Congratulations: you just bought a brand new iPhone 7 or 7 Plus. But it doesn’t have a standard headphone jack, and you already misplaced the dongle. Yes, wireless speakers and headphones are cheaper and better than ever before. But if you want to retrofit an existing stereo system or old boom box to be wireless…
-
The hills are still alive with “The Sound of Music”
By Tabia Robinson Staff Writer artsent.asp@gmail.com March 10, 2015 Photo Credit: drafthouse.comJulie Andrews in an iconic scene from “The Sound of Music.” The classic film “The Sound of Music” celebrated its 50th anniversary last week. Based on the true story of Maria von Trapp and her family, “The Sound of Music” was a big success.…
-
The hills are still alive with “The Sound of Music”
By Tabia Robinson Staff Writer artsent.asp@gmail.com March 10, 2015 Photo Credit: drafthouse.comJulie Andrews in an iconic scene from “The Sound of Music.” The classic film “The Sound of Music” celebrated its 50th anniversary last week. Based on the true story of Maria von Trapp and her family, “The Sound of Music” was a big success.…
-
The hills are still alive with “The Sound of Music”
By Tabia Robinson Staff Writer artsent.asp@gmail.com March 10, 2015 Photo Credit: drafthouse.comJulie Andrews in an iconic scene from “The Sound of Music.” The classic film “The Sound of Music” celebrated its 50th anniversary last week. Based on the true story of Maria von Trapp and her family, “The Sound of Music” was a big success.…
-
Sony Walkman Makes Music Portable
July 1, 1979 The first Sony Walkman, the TPS-L2, goes on sale in Japan. It would go on sale in the US about a year later. By allowing owners to carry their personal music with them, the Walkman and their iconic headphones introduce a revolution in listening habits and popular culture at large. This Day in…