In 1979, a small, seemingly unremarkable blue box quietly ushered in a revolution. The Sony Walkman, born from a simple wish to listen to classical music mid-flight, reshaped how we experience sound. It took music from living rooms to pockets, making it a personal adventure. The magic of the Walkman wasn’t just its size, but its ability to transform listening into an intimate, personal moment. Today’s earbuds might be sleek and smart, but they all echo back to that pioneering leap into portable melody.
Get the full history on how we walked before we streamed from Fast Company linked below.
