Casey Kasem

[ktdids]

Growing up, every Sunday morning was American Top 40 with Casey Kasem. It was appointment listening to hear what was on the charts and where, because we had no clue about Billboard or Rolling Stone. There was a guarantee to hear the song you wanted to record on your tape recorder. So it saddens me to see what's happening to him as his life is coming to an end. May he soon have peace.

[Zanny Kingston]

I agree KT- It is sad-a radio legend for sure

On Saturdays Sirius XM does Americas top 40 on the 70's channel. My husband and I were kids in the 70's so we love to listen to the old programs. I always feel nostalgic listening to that show, he was great at what he did.

[sodascouts]

I remember the top 40. Poor guy. Prayers for him and his extremely divided family.

[tjh532]

It is very sad, and worse that it is being played out in public (somewhat). I recorded songs from the top 40 too! Casey Kasem has one of the best radio voices! Not only did I listen every week, but I spent my New Years Day listening to the top 100 of the year :)

[DJ]

Coming from a very small town we only had 1 rock and roll station. When Casey's top 40 came on I was in teenage heaven. It is so very sad what is happening to him and how his family is suffering. Once again it just goes to show money is the root of all evil! Blessing to Casey in hopes he does not know what is truely going on.

[Witchy Woman]

The whole situation with his family is very sad, and I hope the aggrieved parties can put their differences aside for his sake. I always enjoyed America's Top 40. And who can forget Shaggy !! Zoinks !! I wish him a peaceful transition.

[zeldabjr]

Casey Kasem has died at age 82...RIP...keep listening to the music!!!!

[sodascouts]

RIP!

[DJ]

RIP Casey

[ktdids]

RIP Casey. Hope he's gotten one of those stars he always said to reach for.

[Glennsallnighter]

It is very sad, and worse that it is being played out in public (somewhat). I recorded songs from the top 40 too! Casey Kasem has one of the best radio voices! Not only did I listen every week, but I spent my New Years Day listening to the top 100 of the year :)


We had a top 30 radio show on a Sunday, and like you guys I remember waiting too with the tape recorder ready to record a favourite song. Sometimes I just recorded the show and used my twin tape to re record the stuff I wanted to keep (does this make sense to anyone who does not remember the 80's)

RIP Casey.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Back in the day, when radio was almost exclusively the way we heard new music, Casey Kasem's Top 40 was what almost all fans of rock and roll music tuned into each week. He was truly an American institution and I hope he rests in peace, and his family can sort through their differences.

[Lisa]

I've always looked forward to listening to Casey Kasem's "American Top 40," which is currently broadcast in reruns on Sundays on local radio. I can still hear his cheerful announcing and his cameo vignettes. His passing leaves a silent space every week when his taped radio shows start rolling decades of countdown songs.