In January 1994, Tom Hicks spearheaded a $48m investment to buy three radio stations in Sacramento, launching a sweeping consolidation of the industry that has grown into a $1.3bn investment today. That initial deal was sparked by his passion for the radio business, dating back to his teens when he worked as a disc jockey....more

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