BBC News announce the death of BBC’s Johnnie Walker at the age of 79 (including tribute package)

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  • Опубліковано 2 січ 2025

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  • @frankmcconnellogue3351
    @frankmcconnellogue3351 3 дні тому +9

    The absolute epitome of a world class presenter ,rip Johnny ,don’t know what I’m going to do on Sunday afternoons anymore.you sir will be sorely missed .

  • @stepheng8779
    @stepheng8779 2 дні тому +12

    Legend. Shared my birthday with him, grew up listening to him. It's been a pleasure, thanks for everything JW RIP ♥️

  • @mark.e.p
    @mark.e.p 2 дні тому +9

    Ah, that's so sad. I'm 66, and I grew up with him. He was the original old school jock. RIP Johnnie, you were the best.

  • @adamwithey8194
    @adamwithey8194 3 дні тому +17

    Now... what a heartbreaking end to 2024.
    #JohnnieWalker from #BBCRadio2 has died at the age of 79. Next March, he would have been 80 in 2025. #RIPJohnnieWalker #RIPJohnnie (30 March 1945-31 December 2024)

  • @747jr
    @747jr 3 дні тому +12

    My All-Time Radio Hero - Thank you Johnnie and RIP !

  • @matthewvwuk
    @matthewvwuk 2 дні тому +7

    What a sad end to 2024.
    I heard about the passing of the legendary Johnnie Walker live on BBC Radio 2 by Bob Harris this evening & I was saddened to say the very least.
    I remember tuning into his Sounds of the Seventies shows on Sunday afternoons as well as the Rock Show on Friday evenings & his soft, smooth velvety voice was quite something, it was all him. He will be very much missed on the air waves now.
    Johnnie Walker was one of the last radio pirates with Tony Blackburn being the other radio pirate & is still a legendary DJ to this day with his shows on BBC Radio 2 on weekends & Bank Holidays.
    My thoughts are with his wife Tiggy & his family at this difficult & sad time for them all.

  • @RORBroadcast
    @RORBroadcast 3 дні тому +7

    There really is no other DJ quite like good old Johnnie Walker. May the legend rest in peace 😢😢❤❤

    • @rjjcms1
      @rjjcms1 2 дні тому +1

      My mum was listening to his show in the 70s. He seemed to be here forever,and radio was so much the better for it. RIP

  • @denisespencer6550
    @denisespencer6550 2 дні тому +4

    Sadly missed but never forgotten. He is at piece now

  • @LynnDrury
    @LynnDrury 2 дні тому +2

    The best radio voice ever. Thank you Johnnie for the great memories. R.I.P

  • @AndrewBISHOP-ii7hs
    @AndrewBISHOP-ii7hs 2 дні тому +3

    His Seventies show on Radio 2 was a delightful way to spend Sunday afternoons

  • @TonyWeaving
    @TonyWeaving 2 дні тому +2

    How very sad. You were the best DJ Johnny. Bless you and may you rest in Eternal peace.

  • @leemooney9200
    @leemooney9200 2 дні тому +2

    Johnnie was the best. I still remember him playing No Woman, No Cry three times during a show in 1975.

  • @garethbramley1
    @garethbramley1 2 дні тому +2

    A great man. A true LEGEND and a hero. RIP Johnnie - Sundays are not the same without you.
    Today I will play TIME IS TIGHT as a tribute.

  • @philipnorris6542
    @philipnorris6542 2 дні тому +2

    R.I.P. Johnnie; he is now in Heaven with Steve, Annie, and all the others who have gone before. Thanks for all you have done through the decades, my man, for me and for so many others; say "Hi" to Melanie for me (she was my celebrity crush in my teenage years). Condolences to Tiggy, to Sam and Beth, and to all his other relatives and friends.

  • @mikeowen1192
    @mikeowen1192 2 дні тому +1

    Remember driving my lorry towards London and heard two voices on the radio in the 80s on GLR and it was Johnny interviewing Steve Marriott small faces, humble pie , just by hearing there voices I knew who they where two legends off music Rip John and Steve rocking on the other side,

  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts6530 2 дні тому +2

    RIP Johnny Walker - always enjoyed your broadcasts on the wireless!

  • @philharvey1007
    @philharvey1007 2 дні тому +1

    So very sad to hear we have lost Johnnie Walker ,,, such a brilliant broadcaster ,, I really enjoyed listening to his shows as his calming voice and choice of music helped me so much through my life ,, and I have just found out that he played The Eagles records from their early days and they are my all time favourite band ,, sending love and strength to his wife and family ,,, Rest in Peace Johnnie and thank you x

  • @jedionboard1233
    @jedionboard1233 2 дні тому +1

    Oh, god,,, we knew this day would come,, sooner than we wanted,,, its still a sad time,, great voice and what a huge knowledge of music. My mum can hear Sounds of the 70s all day long now,,, . Rock on you two, and rest. ❤❤❤❤😥😥

  • @cathrynhesketh5703
    @cathrynhesketh5703 2 дні тому

    Remember listening to Johnny walker on radio caroline.wow I had a huge crush on him especially when he joined radio 1.❤

  • @ericpope5545
    @ericpope5545 2 дні тому +1

    Thank you Johnnie for all the years I loved cooking a Sunday roast listening to you on sounds of the seventies . Years ago your banter with Sally . Although we never met you were a friend

  • @petergrant2366
    @petergrant2366 3 дні тому +1

    Its been a privilege being alive at the same time as Johnny Walker, take a long earned rest Johnny and i'll see you soon. GOD BLESS x

  • @jimakalley1399
    @jimakalley1399 2 дні тому +1

    Oh god! Why? So so sad to hear this, sounds of the 70s n radio2, another great gone...what's left now, truly upset. Xxx bless tiggy 😢❤

  • @annelivett7161
    @annelivett7161 10 годин тому

    Grew up listening to him in the sixties very sad to hear about his death ❤❤❤anne Darlington

  • @xfire7
    @xfire7 2 дні тому +1

    I`ll miss this man so much .

  • @virtualstatman
    @virtualstatman 2 дні тому

    He was here for a good time… it was our good fortune that he stayed with us for a relatively long time

  • @colincowell6036
    @colincowell6036 2 дні тому

    R.I.P Johnnie. Thank you for the great times listening to you on Caroline.

  • @johnbatch9276
    @johnbatch9276 2 дні тому +2

    Shiver me timbers the captain has gone 😢

  • @phyllanders9503
    @phyllanders9503 2 дні тому

    I remember listening to him on Pirate Radio & Radio 1 back in the 60's. RIP Johnnie W.

  • @michaelwalker9945
    @michaelwalker9945 2 дні тому

    Thank you for the music johnnie RIP

  • @SteveInskip
    @SteveInskip 2 дні тому

    I first remember Johnnie Walker from his 11-1 stints on Radio 1 in the ‘70’s. Brilliant broadcaster! Condolences to his friends and family.

  • @deanevans8536
    @deanevans8536 2 дні тому +1

    Absolute giant of radio

  • @ianjames1179
    @ianjames1179 2 дні тому +1

    Fond memories. Thank's Mate. 😊

  • @PaulBrennan-b6m
    @PaulBrennan-b6m 2 дні тому +1

    R.I.P Johnnie walker an absolute gentleman humble man legendary DJ who will sadly be missed prayers 🙏 and condolences to your wife, family and friends a man of the airwaves 📻🪽🎙️

  • @EricOconnell-j5r
    @EricOconnell-j5r 2 дні тому +1

    R.I.P... j..walker best

  • @brian.7966
    @brian.7966 2 дні тому

    thank you for the music over the years,

  • @johntaylor6345
    @johntaylor6345 2 дні тому

    This year 2024 we have lost 2 great radio presenters. 2 of the very best. Johnny Walker. and of course Steve Wright. Steve I listened to every Monday to Friday during his time. And Johnny Walker during his rock show and Sounds of the Seventies because I love 70s music. I was a teenager during the Seventies so Johnny's choice of music and interviews were great. I have a big collection of greatest hits cds from artists from the 70s. Bob Harris doing a great job hosting Sounds of the Seventies so Johnny would be very happy with him and my guess would be that Johnny would listening in and enjoying the show like the rest of us. Rip Johnny. Thanks for the great memories.

  • @adrianaspalinky1986
    @adrianaspalinky1986 2 дні тому +2

    Oh! I thought it must be the whisky guy

  • @JohnCharman-b2c
    @JohnCharman-b2c 3 дні тому +2

    Hope he is up in Heaven with Steve Wright doing a set for Bowie, Freddie and Lennon bless what a Star ❤

  • @LouiseGroenewald-hj2vo
    @LouiseGroenewald-hj2vo 2 дні тому

    Awww his lovely voice and. Broadcasting we had for all those years

  • @jaywalker3087
    @jaywalker3087 2 дні тому

    I'm wrecked, this is Rock , the best line I ever heard on the Friday Rock Show .......
    Rest Noisily Man......

  • @adamwithey8194
    @adamwithey8194 3 дні тому +2

    You now have 100 views! (Wednesday 1st January 2025) Happy new year.

  • @Diane327
    @Diane327 2 дні тому +1

    Oh what a shame

  • @paulwadsworth7298
    @paulwadsworth7298 2 дні тому

    The end of an era. Sadly we will never see his like ever again.

  • @jaywalker3087
    @jaywalker3087 2 дні тому

    Thanks man, for the Great Times , kept me going through my childhood.

  • @shanerosser
    @shanerosser 3 дні тому +1

    RIP Johnnie Walker.

  • @jodavies8952
    @jodavies8952 3 дні тому +1

    Such sad news

  • @DevilsDyke-o9x
    @DevilsDyke-o9x 2 дні тому

    Good guy sure very much liked and loved ❤

  • @chris19873
    @chris19873 2 дні тому +1

    Love Radio 2

  • @amyclarke41
    @amyclarke41 3 дні тому +1

    Rip Johnnie Walker 😢ax

  • @TellyMan200
    @TellyMan200 3 дні тому +1

    so sad

  • @andrewpatter1943
    @andrewpatter1943 2 дні тому

    RIP Mr Walker,Proper DJ

  • @Blackmamba12345
    @Blackmamba12345 3 дні тому +1

    V sad

  • @mgeeees460
    @mgeeees460 2 дні тому +1

    The Greatest......full stop

  • @stephenbrown1622
    @stephenbrown1622 2 дні тому

    He was right the bay city rollers were trash

  • @peteradams408
    @peteradams408 2 дні тому

    It's a pity you weren't talking about the BBC.