20 Quotes by Casey Kasem
Casey Kasem, an iconic radio host and voice actor, is best remembered as the creator and host of the syndicated radio show “American Top 40.” With his warm and friendly voice, Casey counted down the week’s most popular songs, engaging listeners with fascinating trivia and stories about the artists and their music.
His passionate and personable approach to radio made him a beloved figure in the world of broadcasting. Beyond his work on “American Top 40,” Casey’s voice talent extended to various animated characters, most notably as the voice of Shaggy in the animated series “Scooby-Doo.” His distinctive voice and affable demeanor resonated with audiences of all ages. Casey Kasem’s impact on the radio industry and popular culture is immeasurable, and his legacy lives on in the hearts of listeners who fondly remember his soothing voice guiding them through the world of music.
Casey Kasem Quotes
Despite all the technical improvements, it still boils down to a man or a woman and a microphone, playing music, sharing stories, talking about issues — communicating with an audience.
Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for stars.
Anytime in radio that you can reach somebody on an emotional level, you’re really connecting.
Vegetarianism is the cure for 99% of the world’s problems. Think about it.
If the beat gets to the audience, and the message touches them, you’ve got a hit.
I like the storytelling and reading the letters, the long-distance dedications.
I accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative. That is the timeless thing.
Always be consistent.
We tell stories. We talk about statistics. And in 1978, we added an element of the show that gave it its heartbeat: the long distance dedication.
Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum. You’re only as good as the people you work with and the people you work for.
A non-violent world has roots in a non-violent diet.
Songs used to be short, then they became longer, and now theyre getting shorter. But otherwise, music is about a beat and a message. If the beat gets to the audience, and the message touches them, youve got a hit.
My first commercial was for Miller High Life beer.
Basically, radio hasn’t changed over the years.
For years everyone looked toward the demise of radio when television came along. Before that, they thought talking movies might eliminate radio as well. But radio just keeps getting stronger.
As you know, in the past several years, month after month, radio has increased its revenues – some of it even coming from Dot-Com advertisers. So, radio is a survivor.
That something extra, I believe, is a certain humanity that comes from upbeat and positive human interest letters and success stories. Advertisers like to be associated with those qualities.
The stories are success stories. The letters from listeners often touch the heart and can be inspiring.
Growing up, I actually wanted to be a professional Baseball player, instead of a radio DJ. Believe it or not.
― Casey Kasem Quotes
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