Introducing the Walkman: Sony’s Game-Changer
In 1979, Sony released their first Walkman cassette player which was TPS-L2, which became a hit and brought a major change to how music is listened to. The creation of the Walkman TPS-L2 was from Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita along with their team to create a device where music can be listened to anytime and anywhere.
The Sony Walkman Craze: A 1980s Icon of Freedom and Style
Throughout the 1980s, Sony continued to update and release new Walkman models, paired with headphones. It became incredibly popular among young adults, many of whom used it as a fashion trend and a way to express themselves. The Walkman was also one of the key contributors to the rise of mixtapes.
