Elvis, LBJ & the Golden Age of Broadcasting — Hank Moore Stories

From Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman Leah Roseman

Hank Moore became a radio DJ at just ten years old, then went on to influence the broadcasting industry. You’ll hear about his experiences interviewing Elvis Presley, working as an advisor to President Lyndon B. Johnson, and earning two inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From payola to the negative effects of the deregulation of broadcasting, he offers valuable perspectives on the music industry. Hank has crossed paths with legends like Ed Sullivan, Frank Sinatra, and Burt Bacharach, and lived through many moments that defined popular culture. We discussed his Pulitzer Prize nominated "Pop Music Legends" and some of the many highlights from his varied and fascinating career in broadcasting and business.

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Hank Moore website

(00:00) Intro

(01:53) Hank Moore’s books, celebrities, radio, Lady Bird Johnson, Lee Iacocca, Bing Crosby

(19:16) Elvis Presley, André Previn, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

(30:31) advisor to President Lyndon Johnson, radio industry

(49:18) linked episodes, ways to support this podcast

(50:02) Ed Sullivan, Mitch Miller, popular music history

(58:54) Payola, meeting Burt Bacharach, McCarthy black list

(01:08:39) stars discovered on talent shows, music industry problems

(01:20:40) non-profit work, business and political work

(01:27:45) Carole King, creative process