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Pirate Radio: Mavericks on the High Seas

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The Revolution of Pirate Radio

This chapter explores the transformative influence of pirate radio stations, particularly Radio Caroline, on the music landscape of the 1960s. It highlights how these stations provided a crucial platform for experimental and diverse sounds that traditional media often overlooked, shaping genres like psychedelia. The narrative reflects on personal stories from influential DJs and the intense challenges they faced, culminating in the significant legal changes impacting pirate radio in the UK.

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