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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.

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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.

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