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A celebration of innovative DJs 8: Tony Blackburn
After initial experience as a radio pirate, Tony joined the Beeb and was the first voice heard on Radio 1 in 1967. Committed to an American-style Top 40 format, he preached Motown and brought the 'awful joke' to pop radio.
Producer KEVIN HOWLETT
Series consultant TIM BLACKMORE (R)

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Producer:
Kevin Howlett
Unknown:
Tim Blackmore

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