80s Roll 14: The Olympics, Lionel Richie, Etta James, Marvin Gaye and R&B Radio
b'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'