When I first heard rap, I wasn't quick to be critical. I couldn't understand what they were saying, but I had a feeling it was a reflection of what's been happening in the ghetto. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
Growing up, I actually wanted to be a professional Baseball player, instead of a radio DJ. Believe it or not. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
If the beat gets to the audience, and the message touches them, you've got a hit. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
A lot of my fans are people who have grown up and don't have as much time to listen to the radio, but still… — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
For years everyone looked toward the demise of radio when television came along. Before that, they thought talking movies might eliminate radio as well.… — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
My agent said that I was one of the top three busiest people in the country. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
Songs used to be short, then they became longer, and now theyre getting shorter. But otherwise, music is about a beat and a message.… — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
I started radio in 1950 on the Lone Ranger radio program, a dramatic show that emanated from Detroit when I was 18 years old… — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
Interestingly, songs used to be short, then they became longer, and now they're getting shorter. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
I like the storytelling and reading the letters, the long-distance dedications. — Casey Kasem Copy Share Image
