Sounds of the 60s Live - Hosted by Tony Blackburn OBE
An evening of 60s classics hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ, Tony Blackburn OBE.
Every week, listeners across the UK tune into BBC Radio 2 to hear the legendary Tony Blackburn play the greatest songs of the 60’s. Now, the celebrated DJ will be taking his Sounds of the 60s show on the road, for a UK tour, featuring stories and songs from perhaps the most iconic 10 years in music, fashion and popular culture, bringing to life memories of the much-loved era.
The Sounds of the 60s all-star band and singers will perform classic hits from the likes of Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Everly Brothers, Elvis, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Walker Brothers, The Drifters, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and many more.
With 2024 marking the 60th anniversary of his first broadcast on pirate radio station Radio Caroline South in 1964, Tony Blackburn is remembered as a defining voice of the 1960s. His incredible career has seen him present on BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and Top of the Pops.
A champion of soul music throughout the 60’s, Tony has been recognised with 37 awards to his name including two Gold Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Radio, becoming the first person in history to receive two of these lifetime achievement awards. Tony is also recognised for becoming the first King of the Jungle in the original series of I’m a Celebrity – Get Me Out Of Here.
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