The bulky Walkman was invented in Japan in 1979, and launched in Britain at the start of the eighties. It was revolutionary, turning the whole country (or at least those who could afford nearly �100) into movie stars, living their lives to a rock soundtrack.
The
first Walkmans had two headphone sockets so friends could
share the music, but later they got rid of the extra socket.
Radio
and tape Walkmans were released and later came sport and
waterproof versions. Half tool, half fashion accessory, the Walkman
was an instant hit - especially amongst joggers.
