First hour: The legacy of Tom Petty
Second hour: Christopher Albrecht, New York State's "Teacher of the Year"
Rock legend Tom Petty died on Monday, and this hour, we talk about his life and work. Petty has been acclaimed for his “rootsiness,” even though he performed in sold out arenas. His songs have been praised for being soaring and sad. So how should we define his musical legacy? We'll listen to some of his music and discuss that question with our guests:
- John Covach, director of the Institute for Popular Music at the University of Rochester
- Dave Drago, producer and owner of 1809 Studios
- Saby Reyes-Kulkarni, music journalist
- Sarah Hart, Tom Petty fan and “American Girl”
Then in our second hour, the New York State Board of Regents named its "Teacher of the Year," and the winner is from our area. Christopher Albrecht is a fourth grade teacher in the Brockport Central School District. We talk to him about his career, and his thoughts on the future of education and the teaching profession.
