Disc Jockeys, Preachers, and Elvis

55 Years of Behind the Scene stories of Disc Jockeys, Rock & Roll, and Elvis... as told by the Author, Who Lived Them.

De: Ron Brandon

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

#1 Best Seller: 'Rock Music' (April 2023), 'General Broadcasting' (June 2023), 'Radio History' (Sep 2023), Radio Reference (Feb 2024). Broadcast Hall of Fame Inductee Rick Dees: "WOW, you created a masterpiece. You are #1!" A reader, Steve *****, describes it as "A love letter to radio." Carol ******** says, "One of the most interesting and comprehensive books I have ever read!"

When rock and roll was brand new, and radio still felt dangerous and alive, one young disc jockey found himself in the middle of the noise, the night shifts, and the music that was rewriting all the rules. From cramped control rooms with the smell of stale cigarette ashtrays and musty felt turntable covers to prank-filled promotions and remote broadcasts that went wildly off script, these fast paced behind-the-scene stories pull you past the speakers and into the studio where it all really happened. Every chapter is grounded in authentic experiences, supported by more than 250 rare photos that put faces, places, and stations to the vivid memories on the pages.

Tied directly to the stories are actual audio and video recordings that let readers hear the original broadcasts, promos, and moments that shaped a radio era, adding a rich layer of context you can't get from print alone. Along the way, the author crosses paths with music legends --- including two unforgettable Elvis encounters --- captured not as celebrity gossip, but as real moments witnessed by the guy spinning the records. For anyone who ever fell in love with radio, cranked up a forbidden song, or wondered what truly went on after the red "On Air" light came on, this is an honest, unpolished, and deeply nostalgic trip back inside the control room.


Disc Jockeys say..
Brady McGraw: Thanks for sharing those stories and memories in your wonderful book. I enjoyed it so much!
Dusty Rhodes: An excellent review of a radio career, beginning with the start of rock & roll. The years melt away in this saga of audience ratings, records, and radio.
Merv Pilgrim: Just finished reading and I highly recommend it!
Robert Murphy: Thanks for taking me back to those halcyon days of radio. Enjoyed seeing many former friends and cohorts.
Steve Bishop: Read your book cover to cover. Thoroughly enjoyed it all. For whatever reason you decided to write it, thank you.
Scott Shannon: Great job Ron! You’ve had a truly amazing career.
Bill Cox: The book was amazing! Brought back so many memories of my twenty-five years in radio. So glad you wrote this.
Jim Davis: It’s past my bedtime and I can’t put the damn thing down. What a great book! I’m so glad you finally put all these stories on paper.
Piers Beagley: I love the book! Having worked in radio and tv, this is the book for me.
Dan Mason: Really enjoyed it. Read it in one sitting!
Randy Scott: Thanks for a well-written ride down radio’s memory lane. You’ve really done it all.
Leo Windham: If you know anything about radio or entertainment, it’s a great read. Way to go Ron!
Doug Riddell: Great book! Love it! What an exciting and interesting life you’ve had.
Bob Beckman: Received and read your book, FANTASTIC!
Alaga: It's written as if he were sitting with us at Cracker Barrel, regaling us with his many radio stories!
Patricia Grunow: Ron's new hardcover book, with hundreds of color photos, gave me a new perspective on the excitement of the early rock generation. Highly recommende!

It’s the truth

The book was the truth of how fun radio used to be before bean counters got involved.