Firstly a big thanks to MaryAnn and Pat for setting up this fab forum and inviting me to join. MaryAnn asks what music we play - that's an easy one as the answer is 'Anything and Everything.' To cut a long story short (to quote Spandau Ballet), the music choices are left to each DJ, and when the shows are live we actively encourage requests and dedications via our textphone (07504464678) and email mar@rock.com can be used at any time whether shows are live or not. The key thing is each jock is passionate about their music - for example, Jackie Frost likes '50s plus contemporary rock. Most of the material for my shows tends to be come from the '60s/'70s/'80s, but I have been known to play the odd '50s track as well as bang up to date stuff when it's good enough! Last Sunday we checked out George Strait, Zac Brown and Craig Campbell from the current American charts. There are three 'triple-plays' in each of my show @1230/1300/1330 and last Sunday we featured Alan Price, Manfred Mann's Earth Band & Air Supply. I often like to include 'forgotten' tracks that don't tend to get played elsewhere very much. On MAR's website you'll find a Listen Again facility if you'd like to sample any previous shows. There is also a 24/7 webstream running where you'll find some continuous music and jingles to keep you entertained. Happy listening!
We even play the comedy songs the boring stations won't play. Barron Knights, Lancashire Hotpots, Anateur Transplants and Wierd Al.
If its good we play it. We don't really play dance/trance stuff but then we have all grown up great music and play what we love.
I do Rock and 50s John, Dave, Hammie do mainly 60s, 70s 80s Paul covers every thing including lady Gaga Lee is our Progressive Rck man Rodger plays rock and what ever takes his fancy from our vast music library. Eric is our foreign music buffer
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