Goodbye To An Old, OLD FRiend!

To some of you....actually, most of you, this may not mean anything but I just have to say something about an icon in our industry closing its doors today. Our top industry magazine, Radio & Records, announced that their last printed edition will be coming out Friday and their web presence will cease today - after 36 years of operation. This, to me, is like losing an old friend.....someone who was there, when you first got into the business, to help you get started; someone who was there to help you move in that upward direction you had hoped for; someone who let the industry know your name and your talent as often as possible and, mostly, someone who kept you informed, up-to-date and entertained. I learned more from various special articles in this publication than in any time NY Times business best-seller. The writers had a passion for the business and all facets of it. Their original publisher, Bob Wilson, was just a regular guy who wanted to help the industry grow and he did. Unfortunately, Corporate America took over the publication and things began to happen - less people , less articles, less conferences and conventions. A lot of good people are out of work today because of this announcement. I guess it's another sign that a "change has come to America". My heart goes out to all of the R&R alumni. A big thank you for helping me be what I am today.