885 MMMM Top 100: Sony Walkman

Growing up, I had a GE desk radio handed down to me by one of my brothers. Through it, I was able to listen, with an earphone, to WYSP, WIOQ, and WMMR in the album rock era. Then, at night, I'd often switch to the AM dial, and scan it to pick up stations as far away as Indianapolis, Montreal, or Charlotte. But it wasn't until Sony brought put out the Walkman in the 80s that I could carry my music with me, especially when I run. What a great concept! I've gone through probably a dozen Walkmans, and twice as many sets of headphones.