YoungWillz 21,057 Posted September 30, 2017 Happy Birthday Radio 1. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted September 30, 2017 16 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Happy Birthday Radio 1. At what point in the next 50 years will Radio 1 cease to exist? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted September 30, 2017 Darryl "The Mad Hatter" Hensley has been killed in a motorcycle accident He was 79. Darryl was responsibly for organizing the Buddy Holly Tribute shows at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa which started in 1979. The shows continue to this day as The Winter Dance Party. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted October 7, 2017 Anyone watching Pointless Celebrities? Annie Nightingale looks rough as fuck. 77 though so maybe an outside bet? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted October 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Lard Bazaar said: Anyone watching Pointless Celebrities? Annie Nightingale looks rough as fuck. 77 though so maybe an outside bet? Yes, I saw her. I wouldn't say rough more like fucking odd. Dressing like a 24 yr old rock star heroin addict stuck in 1972 is fucking stupid when you are 77. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted October 7, 2017 Richard Stillgoe looked chipper. One of our most underrated songwriters/lyricists. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,144 Posted October 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: Richard Stillgoe looked chipper. One of our most underrated songwriters/lyricists. But too smug to be likeable. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted October 7, 2017 8 minutes ago, Toast said: But too smug to be likeable. I cannot disagree with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted January 16, 2018 Long time DJ Ed Doolan has died of dementia aged 71 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-42701795 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 14, 2018 Matt Dike co-founded the record label Delicious Vinyl, and produced or co-produced some of the biggest rap hits to come out of the West Coast in the late 1980s, including Tone Loc's "Wild Thing" and Young MC's "Bust a Move." Dike was a key figure in the creation of the Beastie Boys' seminal 1989 album, "Paul's Boutique," and helped define the sample-heavy mash-up style that connected rap, punk, arena rock, pop and disco. Dike's death occurred in mid-January and followed a battle with salivary gland cancer. He was 56. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted September 27, 2018 British DJ Hanna Wants has been battling breast cancer for the past 18 months: https://mixmag.net/read/hannah-wants-reveals-shes-been-battling-breast-cancer-for-past-18-months-news Edit: Also, can we change the title of this thread to soemthing with more than 3 letters? Disc Jockeys? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted October 11, 2018 On 09/01/2016 at 18:46, YoungWillz said: Well, no time like the present to drag out that infamous pic of the launch of Radios 1 and 2 and see who has copped it. Back row (l to r): Tony Blackburn (1943), Jimmy Young (1921-2016), Kenny Everett (1944-1995), Duncan Johnson (1938), Programme Controller Robin Scott (1920-2000), David Ryder (?), Dave Cash (1942-2016), Pete Brady (1942), David Symonds (1943). Middle row (l to r): Bob Holness (1928-2012), Terry Wogan (1938-2016), Barry Alldiss (1930-1982), Mike Lennox (1940), Keith Skues (1939), Chris Denning (1941), Johnny Moran (c1943, last heard of 2007?), [Pete Myers (1939-1998) - cropped out]. Front row (l to r): Pete Murray (1925), Ed Stewart (1941-2016), Pete Drummond (1943), Mike Raven (1924-1997), Mike Ahern (1942-2009) and John Peel (1939-2004) Edited for Eesti's comment below. Twitter bods announcing that Duncan Johnson has died aged 80: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted October 11, 2018 Brinsworth House.....7 years..... Fuck me it must be good care in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, charon said: Brinsworth House.....7 years..... Fuck me it must be good care in there. Reports indicate Parkinson's. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted December 13, 2018 Quite detailed Paul Trouble Anderson obit in the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/dec/13/paul-trouble-anderson-obituary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMac 98 Posted December 15, 2018 Re David Ryder: he has been involved with the Bluebell Railway, where his name is spelled Rider (see this link). Their website mentioned him having a "long-term illness" back in 2013, but no trace of him having shunted into the sidings as yet, so to speak. Left school in 1957, so born 1942 or so. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 5, 2019 Christa Wittmier, who became one of the most recognized figures on Honolulu’s nightlife scene, lost her battle with cancer on Thursday. She died in Minnesota with family at her side, according to several sources. She was 43. Known as “SuperCW,” Wittmier waged a well-documented battle with cancer for 3-1/2 years, and became a cause celebre in Oahu’s urban hipster and social circles, which raised money for her treatment and followed her condition. During that time, she co-founded the nonprofit Aloha Cancer Project to help raise awareness and to help other cancer patients. Wittmier was a popular DJ, former marketing director, event planner and blogger. Her blog, supercw.com, became the go-to source for commentary on Honolulu nightlife, paving the way for other bloggers and online entertainment coverage. She received numerous awards for blogging. A musician from an early age, she developed DJ skills and won a contest after being invited to compete on somewhat of a lark. “It was a college thing, and I’m this 30-year-old on stage kicking ass,” she told the Star-Advertiser in 2016. She would go on to become one of the island’s most popular DJs. Wittmier was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in May 2015. After four months she appeared to be in remission, but a year later Wittmier’s cancer had returned and spread to her liver, lungs and brain. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted January 5, 2019 Alex Lester stepped down on air during his BBC WM breakfast show on Friday. Only 62 & will still do the odd show, but wanting to "slow down a little". Worse is we're left with easily the worst DJ on radio, Daz Hale. https://radiotoday.co.uk/2019/01/alex-lester-says-goodbye-to-bbc-wm-breakfast/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted February 5, 2019 Mike Riddoch: https://radiotoday.co.uk/2019/02/tributes-paid-to-radio-clydes-mike-riddoch/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted March 7, 2019 Well since I'm neither British nor old as fuck, I'm not sure if this is necessarily a fairly somewhat known name, but... According to Twitter, former Granary Club and BBC Radio Bristol DJ Al Reid has died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,057 Posted March 29, 2019 Radio Luxembourg stalwart Bob Stewart dead: https://radiotoday.co.uk/2019/03/tributes-paid-to-radio-presenter-and-voice-over-bob-stewart/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted March 30, 2019 Johnny Walker who looked dead in the water a few years back is 74 today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted March 30, 2019 I thought Bob Harris sounded a bit ropey presenting the Bowie tribute on Radio 2 last night. As a random aside, the thought did occur to me that Harris must have interviewed more people over the years who've gone on to die of a drug overdose than almost anyone else on the planet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted March 30, 2019 On 29/03/2019 at 20:03, YoungWillz said: Radio Luxembourg stalwart Bob Stewart dead: https://radiotoday.co.uk/2019/03/tributes-paid-to-radio-presenter-and-voice-over-bob-stewart/ Sad to hear.Have fond memories of listening to him late at night back in the day ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted April 13, 2019 On 30/03/2019 at 21:38, DevonDeathTrip said: I thought Bob Harris sounded a bit ropey presenting the Bowie tribute on Radio 2 last night. As a random aside, the thought did occur to me that Harris must have interviewed more people over the years who've gone on to die of a drug overdose than almost anyone else on the planet. Good ears - he's in intensive prostate cancer treatment: https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1112627/Bob-harris-bbc-radio-2-country-show-prostate-cancer-health-update-news 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
