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Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation: Rhythm Nation 40: A Celebration of 1979

21/11/2019

Rhythm Nation 40: A Celebration of 1979

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation, Rhythm Nation 40: A Celebration of 1979

Soul, R&B, Funk and Disco tunes from 1979!

Trevor plays tunes from his favourite year 1979. With music, news stories and your memories on Rhythm Nation 40. A very special tribute to the end of a glorious decade!

Trevor rounds off a year of Rhythm Nation specials with a show dedicated to 1979. Two glorious hours of tunes, news stories and listener memories. Rhythm Nation 40 will feature the likes of Earth Wind and Fire, The Jam and Diana Ross. Trevor will reminisce with his guest and friend Bluey from the band Incognito who formed in that year.

Trevor Nelson MBE was recently awarded The Ivors Academy Gold Badge for his career in music, awarded to him by Craig David at a ceremony at The Savoy Hotel. The event, now in its 46th year, is presented to individuals who inspire and support creativity and the professional lives of The Ivors Academy members, who are the independent professional association representing songwriters and composers in all genres.

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