Johnnie Walker joined BBC Radio 1 in 1969 and Radio 2 in 1997, where he built up a loyal fanbase on "Sounds of the 70s" and "The Rock Show." Over the years, he championed artists like Fleetwood ...

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His death was announced on air by his friend and colleague, BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris, who took over presenting Sounds of the 70s in November. Johnnie had ended his 58-year radio career in ...

DJ Bob Harris, who took over BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the 70s show after Walker's retirement, announced his former colleague's death live on the station on Tuesday. The news of his death comes just ...

His death aged 79 was announced on Radio 2 on New Year’s Eve by Bob Harris, who took over the veteran DJ’s Sounds Of The 70s show in November. Following the service, Radio 2 presenters Tony ...

Tributes have been paid to Radio 2 broadcasting legend Johnnie Walker who has died at the age of 79. The star only presented his final Sounds of the 70s show on BBC Radio 2 at the end of October.

Johnnie Walker is taking a break from BBC Radio 2 for treatment for a heart condition. The 73-year-old will step down from The Rock Show and Sound Of The 70s "for a number of weeks", the station said.