The Rock Show with Johnnie Walker

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Johnnie curates an hour of the best rock ever heard on Radio 2.

Featuring the greatest rock from across the decades to brand new releases, Johnnie will curate an hour of the best rock ever heard on Radio 2.

The Rock Show with Johnnie Walker: Shane Embury from Napalm Death chooses his Rock God

Shane Embury from Napalm Death chooses his Rock God

BBC Radio 2 - The Rock Show with Johnnie Walker, Shane Embury from Napalm Death chooses his Rock God

Shane Embury from Napalm Death picks his Rock God.

Shane Embury from Napalm Death picks his Rock God and Johnnie revisits some classic Bon Jovi for This Week in Rock.

Ever heard Napalm Death on Radio 2? Probably not! The pioneering grindcore rockers aren't usually featured on mainstream radio, but bassist Shane Embury has recently published his autobiography Life? And Napalm Death. He's been in the band since 1987 and has chosen a perfect Rock God - find out who and why on the show.

For This Week in Rock, Johnnie marks the chart ascent of one of Bon Jovi's defining tunes. Plus there's more Live and Dangerous and a listener-picked Midnight Finish.

If you want to suggest a track for the show, email walker@bbc.co.uk.

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