New problems are plaguing old reels, putting decades of history at risk. One man, armed with hair dryers and a love of tinkering, is leading the charge to rescue them.
Much of America’s musical heritage is stored on artists’ studio tapes.
But as they age, many of those reels are slowly deteriorating …
… putting work by 20th-century masters like Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac and Bruce Springsteen at risk.
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