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Long Strange Tape

99% Invisible

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The Triumph of the Cassette: History, Portability, and the Grateful Dead

This chapter explores the history, affordability, and portability of cassettes, highlighting their role in enabling underground music scenes and the success of the Grateful Dead, while expressing personal opinions about the band.

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