Bruce's Journal

Bruce Slutsky was born in New York City in 1949. I retired six years ago after working as a Science/Engineering Librarian at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark for 25 years. I was married to Karen until she passed away in February 2021. I have a son Lee who is now 35 years old. I am very much interested in the popular music of the 1960s, especially Bob Dylan and the Beatles. I am interested in rock and roll radio. I am an enthusiastic fan of the New York Mets.

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Tony Blackburn Takes Over As Host of Sounds of the 60s on BBC2

I am listening to the podcast of Sounds of the 60s as I usually do on Sunday mornings. Tony Blackburn has become the permanent host of the show after a 3 month stint by Tim Rice. There is a good biography of him in the Wikipedia.

I am disappointed that Brian Matthew will not return after recovering from an injury. He is certainly an icon in British broadcasting and deserved to return to the show. Sadly, ageism has reared its ugly head. Brian will do specials for the BBC in the future.