• Invention of the phonograph (1877—Thomas Edison)—78 rpm
  • jukeboxes (originally opposed by record companies)
  • record labels procliaming "not for broadcast"
• Advent of radio (post WWI--most homes could afford a crystal set)
  • following WWII, most homes could afford a crystal set
  • initially, didn't play records (drama, comedy, etc.)
  • eventually, proved a cheap means of "ready-made" music
• 1925--"WSM Barndance" live broadcast of Hillbilly talent from Nashville; changed to Grand Ole Opry in 1927
• TV was invented in 1925
  • 1^st scheduled programming in 1928 (WGY in Schenectady, NY)

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