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Last Updated 9th March 2010

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On Tuesday 16th March we have another sponsored show by GRT club member Dave Williamson from Leeds. He will be selecting another 20 tracks from his private collection, and also telling us about Charlie Gracie coming to his rock'n'roll club on Saturday 27th March!!

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On Tuesday 23rd March we have another sponsored show by GRT club member Boppin' Banger from Garston. She will pick another 20 favourite rockers to play for the listeners. This is also a special night as it is her Birthday.

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On Tuesday 30th March we have invited record producer John Schroeder to the show. He worked in the early days as right-hand-man to Norrie Paramor. He was the guy that got Helen Shapiro started as a young teenager, and he worked for Columbia, Oriole and Pye Records and later, in the seventies, even produced an album by Crazy Cavan. This will be another interesting and informative night for the listeners! GRT club member Terry Wheeler will sponsor the whole show - thanks Terry!

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On Tuesday 6th April we have the return of John Fisher with another 'themed' rockin' show. This will be the fifth of John's twelve visits which have been kindly sponsored by GRT club member Bernie Haake from Germany!

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On Tuesday 13th April we have a 'split' show. The first half of the show has been sponsored by The Billy Fury Fan Club (more details to follow soon), then the second half of the show will be sponsored by GRT club member Byron Wynn from Somerset. Byron will choose some more favourite tracks for the listeners!

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On Tuesday 20th April we have GRT club member Pete Gold back on the show. He has come up with a 'themed' night with the title of 'WELL'. A clever concept, with every track starting with the singer shouting 'Well'. It's not obvious in the titles but you will see when the track starts. Some examples are Git It / Gene Vincent, My Way / Eddie Cochran, Honey Hush / Johnny Burnette and dozens more!! Well - it's gonna be a another great rockin' night. Pete has kindly offered to sponsor the show!

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On Tuesday 27th April we have GRT club member East End Mark. He is the founder of The International Edwardian Teddyboy Association. Mark will choose 20 tracks from his collection, and he will be coming down to promote his forthcoming event at The Roman Way, Luton on Saturday 1st May, featuring The Jive Romeros and The Rhythm Aces. Mark has also offered to sponsor the entire show! Don't miss this great Teddyboy evening!

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On Tuesday 4th May we have GRT club member Bill 'Rocket' Haynes on the show. He is coming down to celebrate his 65th Birthday. Bill will pick his 20 favourite tracks to play for the listeners, and he has kindly offered to sponsor the show!!

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On Tuesday 11th May we have Phil Haley & The Comments in the studio. They must be the all-time Bill Haley tribute act. The boys will be telling us about their travels the world over, and we will be playing tracks from their albums. I'm sure Bill will get a few plays as well. The band will be popping in on their way back from some European dates ! The show is being sponsored by Caroline Savage (wife of Martyn, the bass player).

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On Tuesday 18th May we have the return of John Fisher with another 'themed' rockin' show. This will be the sixth of John's twelve visits which have been kindly sponsored by GRT club member Bernie Haake from Germany!

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On Tuesday 25th May we have GRT club member Rodney 'Rocker' Rich. He will be picking another twenty tracks from his rock'n'roll collection, and his long time friend 'Senge' will be joining him. Rocker has offered to sponsor the entire show! What a star!

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On Tuesday 1st June we have the return of Tony Fry. He will be doing another themed show by featuring the Imperial Record Label. Here are a few of the artists to be featured on this night - Ricky Nelson, Bob Luman, Weldon Rogers, The Strikes, Laura Lee Perkins, Jackie Walker, Fat's Domino and many more. The whole show will be part sponsored by Recycled Records and Tony himself! Thanks guys!

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On Tuesday 8th June we have a sponsored show by GRT club member James Lay from Hailsham. James took us up on our offer for club members to sponsor their own show and pick out their twenty favourite tracks! Another good rockin' night to put in your diary!

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On Tuesday 15th June we have Andrew Ings as a guest. He has just had a book published called "Rockin' At The 2-I's Coffee Bar". The book contains many interviews with artistes who used to frequent the coffee bar, names like Terry Wayne, Vince Eager, Terry Dene, Dave Sampson, Danny Rivers, Russ Sainty, Sir Cliff Richard and many more. The book is published by Book Guild Publishing and sells for £16.99 at most retailers! Another name we haven't mentioned is Wee Willie Harris, and he is coming to the studio with Andrew to tell us some stories of those early 50's days! Another great British night to put in your diary!

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On Tuesday 22nd June we have 'The Music Man' John Fisher on the show. This will be his 7th sponsored show this year! We have to thank GRT club member Bernie Haake from Germany for sponsoring each of John's shows. Another batch of rare and interesting rockin' tracks for the listeners!

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On Tuesday 31st August 2010 we have Janie and Ady from the Crondall Rock'n'Roll Club, along with guest singer Johnny Fox and guitar player Ritchie Edmunds. These two guys will perform a 'live' accoustic set in the studio. Janie and Ady will pick some tracks to play as well. The Crondall Rock'n'Roll Club will sponsor the whole night! Thanks guys!

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