The "which famous person died today" thread

[andthesunshineband]

A broadcasting legend. Listened to his last show a few weeks back out of pure respect for the guy. It was sad listening knowing that he knew he didn't have long left. RIP

Very well put sir

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

Very well put sir

Thankyou

 

[PinkFinal]

RIP Johnnie

Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris - Johnnie Walker: How the Sex Pistols got me fired from San Francisco radio! - BBC Sounds

Johnnie tells the listener about the time he interviewed the Sex Pistols in San Francisco

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Vienna_70]

A genuine radio legend.

I remember Johnnie on Radio One in the early '70s, and I used to enjoy him on the way home from work, when he was on Radio Two"s drive time show in the mid-2000s.

I’m not old enough to remember it, nor was I in the right area of the country to witness it, but I’ve heard recordings of him encouraging his listeners to Radio Caroline to drive down to the sea front in one of the towns in the south-east at night and flash their headlights on his command.

He said it gave him a tremendous feeling of power.

R. I. P. Johnnie.

 

[PinkFinal]

Piranhas front man.

Farewell, Tom Hark! Fans grieve for singer ‘Boring’ Bob Grover

Tributes have been paid to the Brighton singer and guitarist Bob Grover who is reported to have died on Christmas

www.brightonandhovenews.org

 

[lefty goldblatt]

I saw the pre-recorded obituary on the BBC , and typical shithouses, HAD to mention his drug problems from years ago. Really no need for that.
A very good broadcaster, who always let his guests talk during interviews.

A sad day for radio

 

[BillCarlisle]

Sad news even if not unexpected bearing in mind his health. Only a few weeks ago when his final show went out. Hope he's found another station up there. RIP Sir

One of the original pirate radio jocks. Will be sadly missed. Listened to Sounds of the 70's religiously for years and IMHO the best radio show of the week. Whispering Bob's tribute to him on the programme today was very fitting. RIP Johnnie Walker - a GREAT radio presenter.

 

[lefty goldblatt]

One of the original pirate radio jocks. Will be sadly missed. Listened to Sounds of the 70's religiously for years and IMHO the best radio show of the week. Whispering Bob's tribute to him on the programme today was very fitting. RIP Johnnie Walker - a GREAT radio presenter.

I'll have to give that a listen.
Despite Tony Blackburn being a bit of a tit, he's still a a legend. Which will just leave him, Bob Harris, and Paul Gambacinni as the old guard with an honourable mention to Ken Bruce.

The rest are just chatterboxes

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

A true gentleman broadcaster and legend, RIP Jonnie. You will so greatly missed by many.

 

[bavarian blue]

He wasn't scared to play something outside of the top 30, RIP .