Johnnie Walker, MBE is an English retired radio disc jockey and broadcaster. He began his career on Radio England before joining pirate radio, most notably on Radio Caroline. He joined BBC Radio 1 in 1969 and BBC Radio 2 in 1998. From 2009 to 2024, he presented Sounds of the 70s on Radio 2 on Sunday afternoons and The Radio 2 Rock Show on Friday nights from 2018 to 2024.
Bob Harris announces Johnnie Walker's death live on Radio 2
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Speaking live on BBC Radio 2, Bob Harris pays tribute to his former colleague and friend.