Just like many other radio enthusiasts I was heavily
influenced by the offshore radio stations from the 60s, I use to take my
miniature portable radio into school so we could all listen to those
stations during our break times, I was totally hooked by this radio bug,
in 1970 I started running my own mobile disco which is still active
today, I was also a drummer in various heavy rock bands during the early
70s then moving on to lead guitar.
I have been involved with various landbased radio
stations over the years, in the 1980s I spent some time presenting shows
for hospital radio alongside some guest appearances on local ILR stations,
in the late 90s I was asked by a local radio group to become head of
programmes during a series of RSL broadcasts which they had planned. In
2005 I was contacted by Sietse at Radio Seagull to produce shows for the
station.
Having listened to Radio Seagull in the 70s I was
very pleased to be given the chance to work for a station that is offering
a true alternative playing rock music with songs that other stations seem
to forget about.
I have collected several 1000s of records over the
years especially rare 60s you could well hear some of those being played
occasionally on my shows.
Some of my favourite bands over the years include
Jethro Tull/Steely Dan/Free/Deep Purple. Solo artists include Chris Rea/Al
Steward/Neil Young/James Taylor.
It’s good to be working with such a dedicated team of
presenters, I am sure that Radio Seagull will continue to grow into a fine
station for the future.
