Telstar, Tornados, And Telecasters
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 20:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Telstar 1 enabled the first transatlantic TV broadcasts, was the proof that communications satellites were viable, and began start of an industry. It also provided the first US #1 Billboard song hit, from a song about Telstar 1 by a group called the Tornados. The song was simply called 'Telstar' and is also notable as an early piece of electronica. read more