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Tributes are pouring in for the pioneering radio DJ and BBC presenter Johnnie Walker, who has died aged 79.
Born Peter Dingley, Walker was a former pirate radio DJ who started his profession with the BBC in 1969.
In October the veteran DJ introduced his retirement from radio, following a profession spanning nearly 60 years, after being recognized with terminal most cancers.
His spouse, Tiggy Walker mentioned she “couldn’t be extra proud” of her husband and “how he stored broadcasting nearly to the tip and with what dignity and charm he coped along with his debilitating lung illness”.
BBC director normal Tim Davie described Walker as a “pop radio pioneer and champion of nice music”, including: “No-one liked the viewers as a lot as Johnnie, and we liked him again.”
On social media, fellow BBC presenter Ken Bruce wrote: “So sorry to listen to the information concerning the nice Johnnie Walker. Not solely was he an exquisite broadcaster but in addition a person of nice private power and kindness.”
Waterboys frontman Mike Scott additionally paid tribute, writing: “That beautiful man and nice DJ Johnnie Walker has handed over. Journey on nicely, Pirate J. Radio Heaven simply obtained loads higher.”
Deacon Blue singer Ricky Ross recalled: “The primary nice interview we ever obtained on radio was from Johnnie Walker and I’m nonetheless grateful. Greater than that, it was on his lunchtime present I first heard Born To Run, Physician Wu and Misstra Know It All. Relaxation in peace Johnnie.”
BBC Radio 2’s Choose of the Pops presenter Mark Goodier added: “A lot love on the air @BBCRadio2 for Johnnie Walker – Only a few individuals broadcast with the integrity and keenness that Johnnie did. I first listened to Johnnie in 1971. So grateful to have been a colleague and a buddy. [Bob Harris, the presenter who announced Walker’s death] doing completely the perfect job. RIP Johnnie.”
Tony Blackburn, who additionally discovered fame on pirate radio station Radio Caroline, wrote: “Very unhappy that Johnnie Walker has handed away immediately. He was a pleasant man and a fantastic broadcaster. R.I.P.”
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DJ and journalist Mike Learn additionally praised Walker’s style in music, writing: “The good Johnnie Walker….As soon as a pirate all the time a pirate! Beloved his music. All the time fought his nook. By no means rolled over. An inspiration to so many. Cue: Duane Eddy…’As a result of They’re Younger….’”
Carol Challis, spouse of the late Solely Fools and Horses actor John Challis, recalled visiting Radio Caroline and wrote: “I can’t bloody bear it. Not Johnnie Walker After I stayed at Radio Caroline in Amsterdam within the Nineteen Sixties he was so form to me and simply the sweetest man. Crying now for him,and my misplaced youth,I suppose. Relaxation straightforward Johnnie.”
