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Radio presenter Johnnie Walker has been described as a "broadcasting legend" following his death aged 79. ... who took over BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the 70s show after Walker's retirement ...
Popular radio presenter Johnnie Walker, a former pirate radio DJ who began his career with the BBC in 1969, has died aged 79.. The veteran DJ had been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and ...
The singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading thanked Walker for his longtime support, writing: “RIP Johnnie Walker and thank you. Thank you for all you did for my music and the many other musicians ...
The original Sounds of the Seventies was a Radio 1 programme broadcast on weekdays, initially 18:00–19:00, subsequently 22:00–00:00, on during the early 1970s. Among the DJs were Mike Harding, Alan Black, Pete Drummond, Annie Nightingale, John Peel (who alone had two shows per week), and Bob Harris (who started presenting the show on 19 August 1970 by playing Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl"). [1]
Johnnie Walker (born Peter Waters Dingley; 30 March 1945 – 31 December 2024) was an English radio disc jockey and broadcaster. He began his career in 1966 on pirate radio station Swinging Radio England before joining Radio Caroline .
Johnnie Walker has signed off his final episode as the host of BBC Radio 2’s The Rock Show with a touching farewell message.. The veteran presenter announced his plans to retire from radio after ...
31 March – Johnnie Walker steps down from drivetime hosting. 16 April – Ed Stewart presents his final Sunday afternoon show as he leaves the station for a while. 18 April – Chris Evans takes over the Drivetime show from Johnnie Walker, and Jonny Saunders & Rebecca Pike both join.
Johnnie Walker, a former BBC Radio 2 DJ known for hosting the “Sounds of the 70s” show, died Monday. He was 79. The news was announced live on the station by Bob Harris, who took over Johnnie ...