Building Tomorrow’s Cultural Treasure Trove
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Building Tomorrow’s Cultural Treasure Trove
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On this episode of Learning to Fly, host Bruce Mittman sits down with David Bieber—a legendary figure in Boston’s media and music scene for over 50 years.
David shares how his journey began as a college reporter for Billboard magazine, leading to a dynamic career in media after graduation. He reflects on his time at the helm of iconic Boston radio stations WBCN and WFNX during their peak in the 1980s, and discusses his collaboration with Boston Phoenix owner Stephen Mindich—offering a firsthand look at the evolution of Boston’s alternative culture and journalism.
David and Bruce also dive into David’s extraordinary pop culture archive, amassed over five decades and spanning more than one million pieces of memorabilia. He shares how the collection came together and explains that, while it isn’t open to the general public, he offers private tours by special arrangement—an opportunity for a rare glimpse into an unparalleled collection of music and media history.