80s Roll 14: The Olympics, Lionel Richie, Etta James, Marvin Gaye and R&B Radio
Hosts Nate Wilcox and Ed Legge continue their discussion of Michaelangelo Matos' "Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year" with a look at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and some of the musicians featured there including Etta James and Lionel Richie. There's also a discussion of a man much missed at the Olympics, the late Marvin Gaye as well as a look at R&B radio in the mid-1980s.\nBuy the book and support the show.\nHave a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com\nFollow us on Twitter.\nFollow us on Facebook.\nLet It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices