Synopsis

A legendary Texas rock radio station broke new records, attracting top music artists, while whipping its listeners into a frenzy. “Runaway Radio" focuses on Houston’s iconic 101 KLOL – from its humble beginnings in 1970, to how it evolved into one of the top Album Oriented Rock stations in the country. It was seemingly unstoppable until the government stepped in. Lyle Lovett, ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill, Melissa Etheridge and Sammy Hagar, along with top DJs, reflect on the tremendous impact of the station, as well as it’s place in musical history.

FEATURES:

• Genre: Documentary, Music
• Release Year: 2024
• Rating: NR
• Runtime: 83 minutes
• Language: English

DETAILS:

A rock and roll documentary profiling the fall of FM radio and the impact on musicians and the music business.

Featuring legendary musicians Lyle Lovett, Dusty Hill (in his last on screen interview), Sammy Hagar, and Melissa Etheridge.

Spotlights classic ZZ Top songs.

Iconic concert photos from Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Bruce Springsteen, Ozzy Osbourne and more….

World premiere at Sound Unseen Music Film Festival.

Social Media will focus on interviews with the cast in addition to targeting music, doc, and indie film press.

CREDITS:

Director: Mike McGuff

Cast: Lyle Lovett, Dusty Hill, Sammy Hagar, Melissa Etheridge, Dayna Steele, Jim Pruett

RUNAWAY RADIO DVD