
By the age of eleven, he planned to be a graphic designer or a radio announcer. Then, Elvis changed his life. Music became a passion. He was there, the night Andrew Oldham discovered the Stones. At art school, he learnt about the Blues, R & B, Soul and Reggae. A visit to New York in ’74 found him at CBGB, alongside Lenny Kaye
and Patti Smith
as Television performed. A chance introduction to radio resulted in a long career as an acclaimed interviewer. This is part one of his story, illustrated with music from Johnnie Ray
, Elvis Presley
, The Rolling Stones,
Marvin Gaye
, The Skatalites
, Roy & Millie
, Alton Ellis
, Toots & The Maytals
, Johnny Clarke
, Television
and Killing Joke.
Life Elsewhere airs:
Sundays 12 noon ET at The Source WMNF HD3
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