55 Surprising Facts for 55 Years of American Top 40 - That Eric Alper

55 Surprising Facts for 55 Years of American Top 40 - That Eric Alper

“Here We Go With the Top 40 Hits…” Those words, first spoken by Casey Kasem on July 4, 1970, would go on to define generations of pop culture and radio history. For over five decades, American Top 40 has counted down the biggest hits across the globe—bridging the vinyl era to the streaming age, from […] The post 55 Surprising Facts for 55 Years of American Top 40 appeared first on That Eric Alper.

55 Years Ago Today Casey Kasem’s “American Top 40” Debuts in Los Angeles, Celebrating 55 Years of Music History

Today marks the 55th anniversary of a landmark moment in radio history: the debut of Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 on July 4, 1970. The iconic countdown show, which first aired on seven radio stations, including Los Angeles’ KDEO (now KECR) in nearby El Cajon, revolutionized music broadcasting and became a cultural touchstone for millions. […] The post 55 Years Ago Today Casey Kasem’s “American Top 40” Debuts in Los Angeles, Celebrating 55 Years…