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The Birth of the Walkman

Everything 80s

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The History of the Walkman

In 1981, Paul Simon even wore one to that year's Grammy Awards. Dentists would put headphones on patients so they could stay calm by listening to their favorite music. Walkmans were still being manufactured up until 12 years ago. They were finally discontinued on October 23, 2010.

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