Johnnie Walker announces retirement from radio after 58 yearsBy Casey Cooper-Fiske, PA Entertainment ReporterDJ Johnnie Walker has made the “very sad announcement” he is retiring from radio after 58 years as a broadcaster. Walker then went on to tell listeners: “Now, that leads me to be making a very sad announcement. Speaking about taking over from Walker, Harris said: “I am proud and honoured to be taking over a BBC Radio 2 institution from a true broadcasting great. When the station closed he joined BBC Radio 1 in 1969, continuing until 1976, when he moved to San Francisco to record a weekly show which was broadcast on Radio Luxembourg. A special Sounds Of The 70s box-set collection on BBC Sounds will allow listeners to enjoy a selection of Walker’s best moments following the announcement.

Source: Irish Independent October 07, 2024 04:41 UTC