Introducing the Definitive Collection of WLS Surveys 1960-1990: 9-Book Series

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Introducing the Definitive Collection

WLS AM-FM/Z-95 Music Surveys 1960 - 1990 (Nine-Book Series )

Explore the vibrant musical history of Chicago with the launch of a groundbreaking nine-book series, This collection features full-size facsimiles of the iconic surveys that defined the city's music scene from 1960 to 1990.

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The Ultimate Collection of WLS Music Surveys

A 9-Book Series

  This nine-book series chronicles Chicago's vibrant musical history from 1960 to 1990 through full-size facsimiles of iconic radio surveys. The collection is organized into three decades.

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Introducing the Ultimate Collection of WLS Music Surveys: A Nine-Book Series

 This 9-book series chronicles Chicago's vibrant musical history from 1960 to 1990 through full-size facsimiles of iconic radio surveys. The collection is organized into three decades.  

About The Author

  Rich Gardner is a passionate music enthusiast who has been deeply connected to radio and music since the 1960s. His love for music began in childhood when he listened to WLS-AM 890 and WCFL, often accompanying his father in the family car. This early exposure sparked a lifelong hobby of collecting phonographs, records, music surveys, and memorabilia. Rich's connection to the music is profound. He actively pursued his passion by collecting WLS Surveys from the 1970s through the 1980s, compiling his lists from countdown shows, and placing ads in the Chicago Reader during the 1980s to locate older surveys. He went to great lengths to preserve and recreate missing surveys using modern technology, demonstrating his dedication to documenting and sharing the history of Chicago radio and music for others to enjoy.

Rediscover the music that defined a generation. Order your copies today!

Each WLS/Z-95 Music Surveys volume (1-9) is available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover formats. 

Whether you're a longtime fan of Chicago's music scene or a new enthusiast, this collection is essential for anyone interested in the rich history of popular music.

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Explore this nine-book series featuring full-size facsimiles of the iconic WLS surveys that defined the Chicago music scene from 1960 to 1990!

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Chicago WLS Z-95 Music Surveys Series The Eighties 1980-1990 Datasheet (pdf)

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