| Johnnie Walker - RIP 16:41 - Dec 31 with 1443 views | WinchBlue |
Well I’ll be raising a glass to Johnnie Walker tonight. His Sounds of the Seventies was my Sunday afternoon staple for many years. |  | | |  |
| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 16:47 - Dec 31 with 1410 views | jontysnut |
Yes likewise. He didn't sound a well man on his last show before handing over to Whispering Bob. |  | | |
| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 17:03 - Dec 31 with 1342 views | factual_blue |
A glass of Johnnie Walker for Johnnie Walker has a pleasing symmetry to it.
RIP |  |
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| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 17:21 - Dec 31 with 1291 views | Whos_blue |
Although we all knew this was on the cards it's still very sad news.
A thoroughly decent fella and a great broadcaster.
Will be much missed.
Go well Johnnie. |  |
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| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 17:25 - Dec 31 with 1275 views | Zx1988 |
Been listening to Sounds of the 70s on the drive back from London, which was meant to be a 70s party playlist and is now a very touching tribute to JW.
It would seem that Bob Harris only found out as he was about to go on air - such amazing professionalism to keep it all together whilst paying tribute to his pal in such circumstances.
The clip they played of Johnnie's final sign-off during his obit on the 5pm news was absolutely heartbreaking. |  |
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| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 17:27 - Dec 31 with 1268 views | blueislander |
| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 17:21 - Dec 31 by Whos_blue |
Although we all knew this was on the cards it's still very sad news.
A thoroughly decent fella and a great broadcaster.
Will be much missed.
Go well Johnnie. |
A legend. The background sound to my teens . Radio Caroline on my tranny in bed. | | | |
| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 19:00 - Dec 31 with 1141 views | stringy |
Via his late 1970's / early 80's Radio Luxembourg shows I discovered a ton of great bands, not least the Dead Kennedys which I guess was part-due to his time in SF; very much associate him with the Peel era, good bloke. |  | | |
| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 19:02 - Dec 31 with 1134 views | Radlett_blue |
Not so sure about this. Mr Walker used to phone my home, wanting to speak to my sister, who was a big fan & wrote him letters but she was only 14 years old. |  |
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| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 21:36 - Dec 31 with 1041 views | mellowblue |
| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 19:02 - Dec 31 by Radlett_blue |
Not so sure about this. Mr Walker used to phone my home, wanting to speak to my sister, who was a big fan & wrote him letters but she was only 14 years old. |
Mate, really, is this the appropriate time ? | | | |
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| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 08:55 - Jan 1 with 896 views | flykickingbybgunn |
| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 17:27 - Dec 31 by blueislander |
A legend. The background sound to my teens . Radio Caroline on my tranny in bed. |
I made a comment on a BBC website that was talking about a new Ford Escort that is being made. I described during the 70's wedging my tranny in between the top of the seat and the seat belt hanger. But it would only make a sound when I drove north/south. Anything of east or west in it and I lost signal.
My comment was banned for using the "t" word.
The world has gone mad.
Thanks for the memories Johnny [Post edited 1 Jan 8:56]
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| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 10:25 - Jan 1 with 848 views | Ryorry |
One of the ground-breaking ‘pirate radio’ heroes  |  |
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| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 10:59 - Jan 1 with 810 views | DJR |
He stood in for Terry Wogan on quite a few occasions and in my view would have been a worthy successor, being both laid-back and very funny in the role.
Instead, they opted for shouty and rather humourless DJs as replacements for the Radio 2 breakfast show, in an effort to win a younger but still ageing audience. [Post edited 1 Jan 13:09]
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| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 13:19 - Jan 1 with 727 views | DJR |
| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 17:27 - Dec 31 by blueislander |
A legend. The background sound to my teens . Radio Caroline on my tranny in bed. |
Rock'n'Roll Radio by the Ramones nicely captures listening to radio in bed, something I started doing with Radio Luxemburg (being a bit too young for Radio Caroline Mk. 1).
Do you remember lying in bed
With your covers pulled up over your head?
Radio playin' so one can see [Post edited 1 Jan 13:22]
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| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 14:32 - Jan 1 with 654 views | Ryorry |
| Johnnie Walker - RIP on 13:19 - Jan 1 by DJR |
Rock'n'Roll Radio by the Ramones nicely captures listening to radio in bed, something I started doing with Radio Luxemburg (being a bit too young for Radio Caroline Mk. 1).
Do you remember lying in bed
With your covers pulled up over your head?
Radio playin' so one can see [Post edited 1 Jan 13:22]
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