Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part One:   (Running Time:     15:27)
Steve’s radio journey growing up in Detroit and going to Redford Detroit high school. Attending Lawrence Tech, O.C.C., and Western.  Dan Carlyle taking Steve under his wing. The first gig a WABX. 

 Part Two:   (Running Time:    32:24)
Turing down WPLJ in New York and getting hired by WRIF. Playing Pine Knob in 1981 with the Dick The Bruiser Band. Local bands and the power line-up of WRIF in the 80s with Arthur P., Ken Calvert and Karen Savelly.

Part Three:   (Total Time:    52:21)
A not so great interview with Lou Reed. Being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Steve's thoughts on the city of Detroit and the legacy of WRIF.  

                     (Total Time:     1:11:45)

 

Part One:&nbsp; &nbsp;(Running Time:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15:27)
<ul>
<li>Steve&rsquo;s radio journey growing up in Detroit and going to Redford Detroit high school. Attending Lawrence Tech, O.C.C., and Western.&nbsp; Dan Carlyle taking Steve under his wing. The first gig a WABX.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
 Part Two: &nbsp; (Running Time:&nbsp; &nbsp; 32:24)
<ul>
<li>Turing down WPLJ in New York and getting hired by WRIF. Playing Pine Knob in 1981 with the Dick The Bruiser Band. Local bands and the power line-up of WRIF in the 80s with Arthur P., Ken Calvert and Karen Savelly.</li>
</ul>
Part Three: &nbsp; (Total Time:&nbsp; &nbsp; 52:21)
<ul>
<li>A not so great interview with Lou Reed. Being inducted into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame. Steve's thoughts on the city of Detroit and the legacy of WRIF. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Total Time:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1:11:45)
&nbsp;

Since 1971, Detroit, rock & roll and WRIF have been inseparable. As we lead up to the half century celebration, we dive into the history of the iconic radio station and people who made it the true home of rock & roll.

Since 1971, Detroit, rock &amp; roll and WRIF have been inseparable. As we lead up to the half century celebration, we dive into the history of the iconic radio station and people who made it the true home of rock &amp; roll.

History of WRIF Podcast

Hall of Fame broadcaster Steve Kostan talks to Mike Staff about WRIF, Detroit radio and all the rock bands that played a role along the way

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