Tony was a singer in a regional dance band when he joined Radio Caroline as a DJ in July 1964. He achieved great success and was later lured to the BBC's Light Programme. Tony's was the first voice heard on the BBC's Radio One when it launched and his breakfast programme attracted over 20 million listeners, which led to him being a regular host on Top Of The Pops.
Over the years Tony has worked for over a dozen other stations, often at the same time as his BBC work. The BBC heirachy hated this and have tried to remove this daring rebel voice from 'their airwaves' on many occasions.
Mr Clean has always been 'the boy next door'
The Report by Dame Janet Smith said that it could not find evidence that senior BBC Management knew what was going on, although staff certainly did. Even the BBC's Director General has agreed that the BBC certainly SHOULD have known.
Making Tony a scapegoat was a clear abuse of the DG's public office, which treated Tony in a despicable manner.
Tony's POPTASTIC autobiography is all about the stars he befriended, the rivalries in radio he endured, the friendships made, and broken, all told in his candid style.
Much as John Peel's book was a reflection of one style of DJing, so this book explores Tony's unique brand of playing, presenting and enjoying music.
Without doubt, Tony is one of the best pitchmen ever in radio, but also one of the most sincere, whether talking about his love life or his beloved soul music, Tony is nothing if not totally sincere and he is believable.
His new Radio 2 shows in 2017 have made him even more popular than ever with record ratings fopr his slots. Now is your chance to read about how Tony got his first break in broadcasting by joining Radio Caroline in July 1964. Why did he have to climb over 100 feet to the top of the ship's mast? Why did he join rival ship Radio London and those first days at the BBC, with the launch of Radio One.
As he has always been the 'Mr Clean' of the radio industry they have never had any grounds to do so. Tony has never been a philanderer and never been interested in young girls, or boys. Tony is a huge champion of soul music, radio in general and new technology.
In 2002 Tony's popularity was under lined when he was voted 'King of the Jungle' in the first 'I'm a Celebrity, get me out of here' TV series. He is regularly booked to appear at live events and on TV. Tony hosts a weekly 'Pick of the Pops' on BBC Radio 2 as well as shows on several local stations.
Tony's Autobiography - Poptasic!
My Life in Radio
Tony Blackburn
Tony Blackburn has been re-instated to all BBC activities and has been completely exonerated of any impropriety
Tony's previous sacking from the BBC had been a personal decision of the Director General, Lord Hall. Tony believes the decision was taken in an attempt to whitewash BBC Management's failure to act against paedophiles and other assorted perverts, to deflect some of the heat they expect from a report into the 'Jimmy Savile affair'.
'Mr Clean' has always been 'the boy next door'
Tony Blackburn
Sat 23 Feb The Conchord Club, Eastleigh
Sat 2 Mar Princes Theatre, Clacton
Sun 10 Mar Playhouse Theatre, Harlow
Sat 30 Mar The White Rock Theatre, Hastings
Tue 2 Apr The Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Sat 27 Apr The Orchard Theatre, Dartford
Sat 4 May The Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Sat 11 May Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
Sun 16 Jun Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne
Sat 22 Jun The Capitol Theatre, Horsham
Sun 30 Jun The Churchill Theatre, Bromley
Thu 19 Sep The Alban Arena, St. Albans
Sat 28 Sep Bunn Leisure, Selsey, West Sussex
Sun 6 Oct The Central Theatre, Chatham
Thu 28 Nov The Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton
Sat 7 Dec Butlins, Skegness
Tony Blackburn
"on the road"
In association with BBC Radio 2, Tony is taking a tour of concert halls in the UK for a series of special shows.. There will be around two dozen shows, some of the dates are shown here.
The show will feature Tony's own memories of the 1960s and features the Sounds of the Sixties band and backing singers - plus of course Tony might just be persuaded to sing a few numbers too.
Tony is very excited about the new project: “I can’t wait to get out on the road with some great musicians and visit some of my favourite towns and cities, spreading the great Sounds of 60s across the UK. Grab your tickets, come along and enjoy a terrific night with me, featuring some great stories and some great live music!”
Tickets have already sold out for some venues; the gigs in January and February went down very well. Tickets for most seats are around £30.
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