Old News (Jan.2011 onwards)

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On Tuesday 31st January The Billy Fury "In Thought's Of You" Fan Club sponsored the middle hour of 7pm to 8pm, as a tribute to Billy's memory, presented by Karen. The remaining two hours was a tribute to the sound of British rock'n'roll from the late fifties and early sixties.

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On Tuesday 24th January 2012 we had Pete Gold with the A-to-Z of Girl's Names. He managed all the letters of the alphabet (with a couple of cheats!). Pete always comes up with some interesting concepts for the listeners. He also sponsored the whole show - Thanks Mate!

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On Tuesday 17th January we had more Nonsense Part 2. Another themed night with record titles that made no sense. For example: Five Satins - Skipetty Doo, Marie Jones - Riba Daba Doo, Little Richard - Heebie Jeebies, Buddy Milton - Ooh Wah, Ritchie Valens - Dooby Dooby Wah, The Rays - Zimba Lulu, Jimmy Dell - Teeny Weeny plus tons more. Another 3 hours of nonsense!

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On Tuesday 10th January we had a Mixed Bag, playing new CD's sent to Dell over the Christmas Period plus some requests from previous shows. A complete mixture of all styles of music! Rockabilly, Doo-Wop, Jive, Stroll and contempory bands!

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On Tuesday 3rd January 2012 we had a themed night called CRAZY PART 2. Some time ago we ran Part 1, playing every track with the word CRAZY in the title. Well, it was time for another one. Here's just a small selection of tracks we played:- Sid King - Crazy Little Heart, Otis Williams - Crazy Crazy Love, Esquerita - Crazy Crazy Feelin', Charlie Gracie - Crazy Girl, Neville Taylor - Crazy Little Daisy, Albert Ammons - Bass Goin' Crazy, Chuck Berry - Crazy Arms, Vern Pullens - Bop Crazy Baby and many more! What a start to the New Year with a 3 hour CRAZY show!

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On Tuesday 27th December we had another night of insanity when Rockin' Yann took to the air-waves with his Post-Christmas 'Windy' Special. The music was all 'HOT BOPPERS' from his collection. His straight jacket was removed for this 3 hour show, and we all sat down with a brandy before tuning in! These club members were mad enough to sponsor one hour each of Rockin' Yann's show - Mick & Dot Chick, Donna Grogan and Robin & Norma - Thanks guys and gals - Happy New Year!

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On Tuesday 20th December we had Bill Rocket Haynes with a Christmas Special. Lots of Yuletide Rockers and Festive Fun on this night. Bill also sponsored the show. Happy Christmas!

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On Tuesday 13th December, club member Terry Wheeler sponsored his own show! Terry couldn't come in person, but he chose 22 tracks from his record collection to play for the listeners. There were a few surprises with his choices that night. He lives in Torrington in Devon and often sponsors other guests on the show. He loves his rock'n'roll music! Great lad!

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On Tuesday 6th December we had a Joint Ladies Night. Club member Val in Watford asked club members Norma in Uxbridge and Liz in South Wales to each pick a selection of favourite rockin' tracks and dedications! Sadly, the girls weren't in the studio, but Dell put the show together for them. Val also kindly sponsored the show and the prizes on this night! Thanks Val !!

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On Tuesday 29th November Edwardian Kev and friend Mirian came over from Norway to guest on our show. They combined their visit with the Wildest Cats Weekend at Pakefield. Kev suggested the theme of Weird Rock'n'Roll, and it was a laugh! Kev also sponsored the show!

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On Tuesday 22nd November we had Jumpin' Jim Lay from Hailsham. Jim is a club member and he played another bunch of boppin' tracks from his collection. Jim also sponsored the show !!

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On Tuesday 15th November we had the return of Rockin Johnny Austin MBE. He has recorded a song for the 2012 Olympics Games called 'The World Is Watching'. He played another selection of rockin' tracks, and his show was kindly sponsored by JFL Productions of Melbourne, Derbyshire!

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On Tuesday 8th November we had GRT club member John Fisher with another selection from his vast collection.

Club members Robin and Norma, and Klaus Schrieber Sponsored the show - Thanks Guys and Gal !!

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On Tuesday 1st November we had The Ship's Nurse - Karen as a special guest. Club member Brian 'Dinger' Bell said he would like to sponsor a show with the hard-working telephone girl, and hear her favourite rockin' tracks!

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On Tuesday 25th October we had the return of Tony Fry with a special called Famous Duo's like Shirley & Lee, Don & Dewey, Dale & Grace, Jimmy & Johnny, Bob & Lucille, Micky & Sylvia, Skip & Flip and so on. Tony and Recycled Records also sponsored the show - Thanks guys!

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On Tuesday 18th October we had the return of GRT club member Bill 'Rocket' Haynes with another selection of rare rockin' tracks. Bill always mixes his choices from rockabilly, doo-wop, classics, western swing and good old rock'n'Roll. Bill also sponsored the show as well - Thanks Mate!.

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On Tuesday 11th October we had Robb Shenton with the launch of his new CD on Fury Records called 'We're Gonna Rock'. This album was recorded at Western Star Studios and was produced by Alan Wilson. The Western All Stars backed up Robb to make this a great CD. Robb chatted about this new album and gave some away as prizes! Cotton Mill Music sponsored the show!

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On Tuesday 4th October we had Steph Brian (known as "The Professor"), and Eddie Falser, the organiser of The Mundesley Rock'n'Roll Weekend. They came down to play a selection of favourite tracks and join in the fun. They are both GRT club members and they jointly sponsored the whole show!

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On Tuesday 27th September we had special guest The Original Teddyboy - Wee Willie Harris. He returned to the show to tell us about his BBC2 interview with Melvyn Bragg on the programme 'Reel History Of Britain'. Willie has also done some recent recordings, singing some of Bill Haley's classics. At 78 years old he is still doings gigs around the country. Don't miss this legendary artist from the 2 Eye's Coffee Bar from 1956!
Club Member Terry Wheeler sponsored the whole show - Thanks Terry !!

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Tuesday 20th September was a Mixed Bag night, with some new and some old, some obscure and some old favourites.

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On Tuesday 13th September we had the return of GRT club member Pete Gold. He chose Boys Names as a theme, and Dell played "Girl Singers". Pete also kindly sponsored the show!

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On Tuesday 6th September we had the return of DJ and Club Member Kool Kat Keith playing another selection of rockin' tracks from his collection. Club members Allen and Wendy Titley kindly sponsored the show, and were also in the studio, along with Keith's wife Brenda.

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On Tuesday 30th August was a pre-recorded show with a theme of Blue, as Dell and Karen were busy celebrating her 50th Birthday that night! Happy Birthday Karen!

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On Tuesday 23rd August we had GRT club member James Lay playing his selections of rockin' tracks. James also kindly sponsored the show!

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On Tuesday 16th August we had GRT club member "Martian" Marcus Sullivan (from the forbidden planet) in the studio with another Retro Rockabilly Show. Marcus also sponsored the show, and presented a limited edition 10-inch LP as a prize. What a guy !!

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On Tuesday 9th August we had a pre-recorded show because of circumstances beyond our control. The previously advertised show with GRT club member James Lay will now be broadcast on 23rd August.

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On Tuesday 2nd August we had Rob Bradford in the studio, with a theme called Records Banned From The Airwaves in the USA and the UK between 1954 and 1963. Some interesting tracks and stories from Rob. He also sponsored the show!

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On Tuesday 26th July we had the return of the legendary Terry Dene. He came down to promote his latest CD called 'The Best Of Terry Dene', and gave us an 'unplugged' live rendition of some of the numbers. His last visit was in September 2007. GRT club member Terry Wheeler kindly sponsored the show!!

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On Tuesday 19th July we had GRT club member Graham "Mr. Jukebox" Gould. He came down to play his selection of rockin' tunes. Graham is from the West Country and is Dad to Pagan, bassist with The Firebirds. Graham also kindly sponsored the show!

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On Tuesday 12th July we had another sponsored show by club member Dave Williamson from York. Dave split the show in two halves, starting with an instrumental section and finishing with some comic humour.

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On Tuesday 5th July, GRT club member Donna Grogan sent in her favourite choices for the listeners. Donna also sponsored the show - Thanks Girl!

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John Fisher was with us again on Tuesday 28th June. John picked a complete mixture of rockin' tracks for his countless fans who have asked to have him back!!
Chris Hall, Allen & Wendy Titley and Robin & Norma each sponsored part of the show!! Thanks Guys and Gals.

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On Tuesday 21st June we had the lead singer from the fantastic Jack Rabbit Slim Bob Butfoy. He was in the studio to plug their new vinyl EP and DVD. Bob has been on the rockin' scene for many years, and it was great to catch up with him. Alan Wilson from Western Star Records sponsored the show!

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On Tuesday 14th June we had legendary guitarist Rhet Stoller along with sixties heart-throb Russ Sainty. Rhet (real name Barry) talked about his early days with The Nu-Notes, and Russ played some tracks from his new triple CD "Radio Play That Song Again", a 76-track box-set!! Dell also played the un-released 'Cherokee War Dance' by Rhet Stoller (a cracking instrumental), and some never-heard-before demo's from Russ!! Club member Terry Wheeler sponsored the show.

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On Tuesday 7th June we had the return of GRT club member Bill Haynes. He picked another bumper selection of tracks for the listeners! Bill also sponsored the whole show!

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On Tuesday 31st May we had GRT club member Rocker Rich and best mate Senge in the studio, to celebrate Senge's Birthday. They came up from Eastleigh in Hampshire. Rocker played some favourite instrumentals and classic rock'n'roll. They also sponsored the show. Thanks guys!

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On Tuesday 24th May we had the Pete Gold BOOGIE Special, with acts like Sleepy LaBeef, Dana Gillespie, Albert Lee, Jimmy Liggins, Ronnie Dawson, Crazy Cavan and many more. All of the tracks had BOOGIE in the title. Pete also kindly sponsored the show!

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On Tuesday 17th May we had the re-scheduled date for The Red Hot Trio. They came to the studio to promote their latest CD album called Passport To Hell, and they also treated the listeners to a semi-acoustic live session. Roy Williams was also in attendance to help out, and he also sponsored the show, as the band are on his record label - Nervous Records!

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On Tuesday 10th May we had Cliff & The Drifters Part 2. Club member 'Nidge' came back to play some more rare and unreleased tracks by Cliff with The Drifters & The Shadows, and Dell also featured recordings by Dave Sampson & The Hunters, and some obscure British Instrumentals. It was Nidge's birthday on the 9th, so what better way to cure his hangover!!. He also kindly sponsored the show!

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On Tuesday 3rd May we had Rob Bradford with his show titled The Demise Of The 78rpm Record. Rob and Dell each played a selection of some of the last 78's to be produced in the early sixties. Rob also kindly sponsored the show!

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On Tuesday 26th April we had another sponsored show by GRT club member Byron Wynn from Somerset. He picked another bunch of favourite rockers from his collection.

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On Tuesday 19th April we had the return of popular guest Tony Fry from Shrewsbury. Tony played a selection of tracks from his vast private collection, and he called the show From The Back Of My Cupboard. Tony and Re-Cycled Records sponsored the entire show!

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On Tuesday 12th April we had Ron Bowdery and Paul Brice as guests. Ron and Paul go back to 1960 when they began their rock'n'roll life with Ricky Wayne & The Flee-Rakkers on Triumph Records, then to join up with The Offbeats on Pye Records, and in 1961 they joined Lee Diamond & The Cherokees on Fontana Records. Interesting guys with lots of stories from those old rockin' days.

Club member Terry Wheeler sponsored the show. (Nice bloke eh!)

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On Tuesday 5th April we had the return of GRT club member Edwardian Kev from Norway, and he brought along his daughter Fiona. They picked many rockin' tracks by Scandinavian bands (that's Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland), and Dell picked tracks from the rest of the globe! We called this night Rockin' All Over The World. Kev and Fi also kindly sponsored the show, thanks both!

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On Tuesday 29th March 2011 we had a sponsored show by GRT club member Val Sparkes from Watford. After spending her Birthday in hospital with appendicitis last week, she sent in her selection of favourite rockin' tracks for the listeners! Belated Happy Birthday Val, and thanks for your support! We all wish you a speedy recovery.

Jerry Chatabox and Miss Mary Anne were due to be in the studio this evening, but have delayed their visit until later in the year.

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On Tuesday 22nd March, unfortunately Val Sparkes couldn't come because she was in hospital. Instead, Dell paid tribute to the legendary Jet Harris who died on 18th March.

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On Tuesday 15th March 2011 we had a show jointly sponsored by GRT club members Pete Fury and Marion and Bob Scott. Pete was celebrating his retirement from the carpet industry. Was he 'laid off'?? (hee-hee, excuse the pun). Pete picked himself up off the floor to select some favourite tracks. Pete was intending to be in the studio, but it was not possible. No doubt he will be visiting us soon. Good luck Pete for the future, and thanks for the sponsorship!

Marion and Bob run a great club in Soham, Cambridgeshire. Thanks Guys!

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On Tuesday 8th March 2011 we had another sponsored show by GRT club member James Lay. He picked another 20 hot rockin' tracks for the listeners! James and his wife Barbara will be in the studio in person later in the year, for yet another of their selections.

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On Tuesday 1st March we had GRT club member Pete Gold in the studio with a show called Songs Recorded By Elvis But Sung By Other Artists. (snappy title!) Pete also kindly sponsored the entire show! Thanks mate!

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On Tuesday 22nd February we had club member Bill Haynes returning to the show to play another selection of rockin' tracks from his collection. Bill also sponsored the show - Thanks Bill!

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On Tuesday 15th February we had the return of DJ "The Professor". Steph and his partner Michelle were back to tell us more of his interesting lifestyle as a promoter and DJ at clubs and weekenders, and he played some hot rockin' tracks! They also sponsored the show - Thanks!!

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On Tuesday 8th February we had the return of legendary producer and song writer John Schroeder. We continued the journey through his early career by playing more songs from the Columbia, Oriole and Pye vaults, and included tracks from his own record label (Alaska Records) which he formed in the late 70's with artist's like Crazy Cavan and Flying Saucers. Club member Terry Wheeler sponsored this show!

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On Tuesday 1st February 2011, unfortunately Robb Bradford was unable to come into the studio, so we had an evening of requests and dedications. Robb will be in the studio on 26th April.

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On Tuesday 25th January 2011 we had special guest Malc Minney in the hot seat. Instead of manning the phones, he was playing a selection of British artists on the UK DECCA label. In contrast, Dell played artists on the US DECCA label. Rockin' Jan called it a Double-Decca night! Club member Brian 'Dinger' Bell sponsored the entire show!

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On Tuesday 18th January 2011 we had the return of Rockin' Johnny Austin MBE. Another fun night with this zany character from the rockin' scene. Johnny's hot stroller from the 80's 'Rockabilly Stroll' has been included on a new Raucous compilation called 'Rockabilly Rules OK'. Johnny's local builder Paul Hudson sponsored the whole show!

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On Tuesday 11th January 2011 we had the 12th and final sponsored night with John Fisher. We would like to thank club member Bernie Haake for his generosity and faith in letting John play his selections for the whole year! This final night saw John digging out his rarist rock'n'roll gems! John will be taking a break from the show for a couple of months, but has promised to return later in the year. Meanwhile, our thanks go to John for all his hard work last year.

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On Tuesday 4th January 2011 we had a sponsored night by GRT club member Byron Wynn from Somerset. Byron picked a selection of favourite tracks for the listeners! Happy New Year!

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