Marlin Raymond Taylor is an American former radio broadcaster, program director, and radio executive who is credited as the “father of beautiful music,” an update of the older easy listening radio format popular from the 1960s to the 1980s.
His autobiography, Radio… My Love, My Passion, details his life and career, including the development of the beautiful music format. He was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in 2015 and the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2021.
Dennis Ciapura
This book is really two stories in one. First of all, it’s a modestly written autobiography of Marlin Taylor, a great radio programming pioneer. It’s also a history of radio from a programming perspective.
Barry
I thought the days when I was a rookie were strange. I’m having a hard time putting the book down!
Ken Mills
Marlin Taylor’s book is an essential addition to any radio fan’s library and is a must-have for scholars.
Hal
What a great history of FM Radio and the genius behind Marlin’s programming.
Jerry & His DayStarters!
Thursday October 17, 2024
Jerry Del Colliano and I first met when he came to work for us in 1964 at Philadelphia’s fledgling FM station, WDVR….
Riding Rockets & Shooting Stars – A Guest Commentary!
Thursday September 19, 2024
While I fully expected to bring you a fresh Musing of my own, and while I have a number on the drawing…
Seventy-Nine Years Ago this Week!
Thursday August 15, 2024
The date was August 14, 1945 … while I knew a war was going on and that the man who would become…
Who or What is McMurdo Silver?
Thursday August 1, 2024
A while back, my longtime friend, Bill LeGall, sent me three photos — including the one above — of what he told…
Marlin’s Good-Time Picture Show # 7
Thursday July 18, 2024
First off, here are a couple of photos of the love of my life, my wife Alicia. By the time she was…