He came up to our youth club in the late 60s to open a new sports hall. He saw we had old equipment that was going to be used in a brand new sports hall. Without no one knowing two days later a huge truck with lots of sports equipment was delivered and paid by him. Also on the truck was records / tape recorders and other musical equipment. He did this because he saw we had no funds to buy it ourselves. That shows he was a great man.
One of my real radio heroes, along with Wogan, Jimmy Young, Ray Moore, Tony B and Ken B (of course), Kenny Everett, Emperor Rosko, Johnnie Walker, Steve Wright, Tony Prince and maybe one or two others... Radio has changed forever and not for the better.
A very dear friend - I loved him like mad - we both lived in Maida Vale - spent my teen years at the BBC in potland place with him - so many mems - I miss you my darling xoxo
Miss the bloke like mad. His enthusiasm pulled you along, when I was too young to understand the complexities of the music he played on the Sunday Rock Show I would listen and enjoy it because of him. There was a great documentary on Radio 2 in the 90's which was built around a long interview with him. Wonderful listening, I'd love to hear it again. Pick Of The Pops doesn't sound right without him. They should get someone doing an impression of him to present it. Alright? Stay bright! Not Arf!!
Some factual errors in these reports: 1. Alan Freeman was never anything to do with offshore pirate radio. He worked for the BBC and Radio Luxembourg. 2. Alan Freeman did not launch Radio 1.He was around for years before that and had little or nothing to do with the launch.
A legend !!! Not Arf !!!! Its sad that the three greatest DJ's died next year to each other - John Peel (died 2004), Tommy Vance (died 2005) and then Alan Freeman (died 2006) !!!!
Alan "Fluff" Freeman another legend in my eyes always was and always will be right "not arf". And i say stuff all the Alan "Fluff" Freeman haters out there, he is not a paedophile and why the so-called allegations against this great man himself which is not proven whatsoever !
There's something seriously wrong with Tony Blackburn's maths. Fluff's final Pick Of The Pops was in 2000, when Dale Winton took over. He was 72 or 73 then, not 65. Then again, he isn't fit to lace Fluff's boots.
He came up to our youth club in the late 60s to open a new sports hall. He saw we had old equipment that was going to be used in a brand new sports hall. Without no one knowing two days later a huge truck with lots of sports equipment was delivered and paid by him. Also on the truck was records / tape recorders and other musical equipment. He did this because he saw we had no funds to buy it ourselves. That shows he was a great man.
great thanks
Sadly missed. He'll always be remembered as the original Pick Of The Pops
An amazing icon god bless you Alan fluff Freeman you are sorely missed
One of my real radio heroes, along with Wogan, Jimmy Young, Ray Moore, Tony B and Ken B (of course), Kenny Everett, Emperor Rosko, Johnnie Walker, Steve Wright, Tony Prince and maybe one or two others... Radio has changed forever and not for the better.
A very dear friend - I loved him like mad - we both lived in Maida Vale - spent my teen years at the BBC in potland place with him - so many mems - I miss you my darling xoxo
RIP,Fluff!
Miss the bloke like mad. His enthusiasm pulled you along, when I was too young to understand the complexities of the music he played on the Sunday Rock Show I would listen and enjoy it because of him. There was a great documentary on Radio 2 in the 90's which was built around a long interview with him. Wonderful listening, I'd love to hear it again. Pick Of The Pops doesn't sound right without him. They should get someone doing an impression of him to present it. Alright? Stay bright! Not Arf!!
Alan fluff amazing god bless you r.i.p
A legend
He was 1 of those guys that everyone knew and would try to do an impression of
Shame there will never be another
Some factual errors in these reports:
1. Alan Freeman was never anything to do with offshore pirate radio. He worked for the BBC and Radio Luxembourg.
2. Alan Freeman did not launch Radio 1.He was around for years before that and had little or nothing to do with the launch.
Was that really 15 years ago?? How time flies by :-(
god bless you Alan
Alan ' fluff 'Freeman and John Peel the soundtracks to my life.
Nothing more to say ' Not Arf '
A legend !!! Not Arf !!!! Its sad that the three greatest DJ's died next year to each other - John Peel (died 2004), Tommy Vance (died 2005) and then Alan Freeman (died 2006) !!!!
With you there,Dee!
he was the best
Best DJ ever
Alan "Fluff" Freeman another legend in my eyes always was and always will be right "not arf". And i say stuff all the Alan "Fluff" Freeman haters out there, he is not a paedophile and why the so-called allegations against this great man himself which is not proven whatsoever !
Best d j voice ever
...unlike today's raft of (so-called TV) celebrities who litter the airwaves
Did she just say "pathetic Alan Freeman"?😮
The ciggie in the studio --- times have changed, not arf.
There's something seriously wrong with Tony Blackburn's maths. Fluff's final Pick Of The Pops was in 2000, when Dale Winton took over. He was 72 or 73 then, not 65. Then again, he isn't fit to lace Fluff's boots.
Why?
I'm a people picker, an I picked you.... Not half no no
The whole deal, thanks mate👍💓🌟👁️👁️☠️🙏🇬🇧
Wrong
Legend. Not arf!
a ciggie and a pen