About this episode
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy chat to a titan of music broadcasting, Bob Harris.
It’s a fascinating discussion on his remarkable career in radio and TV that takes us from being a John Peel protégé to Radio 1, from his love of country music to The Old Grey Whistle Test and the eclectic artists that show beamed into our lives in the 70’s.
Bob is a natural storyteller and this episode features encounters with Elton John, John Lennon, The Eagles and even a life or death moment as he get attacked by some punks back in the day.
The Old Grey Whistle Test is 50 years old this week, so there is no guest better than Whispering Bob. Produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
Lulu joins the Rockonteurs podcast
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
Deep Purple join the Rockonteurs podcast
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
Manchester Must Dance: Mike Pickering joins the Rockonteurs
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt
Music Video director Tim Pope joins the Rockonteurs podcast
Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt