Raised on Radio

Paul Rees’s Raised on Radio is a lively oral biography of the golden era of Album-Oriented Rock (AOR), highlighting its massive popularity and cultural impact during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The book explores the rise of legendary bands like Journey, Boston, and Toto, capturing the vibrant, sometimes chaotic, spirit of the era behind their chart-topping success. Combining history and pop culture, it offers an engaging look at how AOR shaped American music and continues to influence artists today, despite initial critical dismissals.