Awakenings: ♫50s Car Radio Trivia♫ | Human Interest | Scoop.it

If you love to listen to the radio (or CD player) in your car, you will love this day's tidbits of history. In fact, this will take you back to the days of good ol' rock & roll way before the invention of the CD player, so just think radio.  (Image: 1958 Rambler Ambassador Custom)
 
Today in Music History: July 27

1958 Fans of rock & roll music were warned that tuning into music on the car radio could cost you more money. Researchers from the Esso gas company said the rhythm of rock & roll could cause the driver to be foot heavy on the pedal, making him or her waste fuel.


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