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In the Sixties Pirate Radio burst on the scene giving millions of people what they'd been longing for. A choice of
radio stations that they wanted to listen to instead of the compulsory BBC stations.
I was lucky to be part of that history-making period, working as DJ on Radio 270; the Yorkshire station based in Scarborough
and broadcasting from the Oceaan 7, a converted Dutch fishing vessel, usually at anchor off Flamborough Head or
Bridlington Bay.
My short period with Radio Seagull has come to an end. I had the feeling that I wasn't delivering what people wanted. Pity.
Here's some links to some sites dedicated to the memory of Pirate Radio.
Radio London
Who's Who In Pop Radio
The Radio 270 Tribute Pages.
The Offshore Radio Guide.
Hans Knot is a Dutch gentleman who lives in Groningen, in the North of Holland, and he produces a fascinating newletter all about pirate radio and radio in general.
Visit his site to read some back editions and to subscribe. That's -
www.hansknot.com
Here are some snaps which are on other sites so not particularly unique.
| The Rogues' Gallery
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| Me in the studio in Aden (1964). (The hair!)
| Doing my last Aden show, outside with Kit. (1965)
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| Dennis "The Menace" Straney
| Rusty Allen
| Paul Burnett
| Mikey Mo
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| Mike, Guy, Hal and Rusty
| Rusty, Mike, Guy and Hal
| Me in the studio
| Oceaan 7's bridge
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| The Guv. Wilf Proudfoot
| Guy and Mike - 2006.
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With Maurice and Gary Brooker
- Eden Playboy Club, Berlin 1968
| With Maurice and the two non-Gibb
members of the early band
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Eden Playboy Club, Berlin 1968
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Me with Neil Christian and an AFN DJ
- Big Eden Club, Berlin 1968
| Me posing - Big Eden Club, Berlin 1968
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The norm then was for DJ's to have their own signature-tune with which
they started and ended their shows. I loved mine
It was Ted Heath, a well known band-leader, and his Orchestra
and the tune made famous by Al Jolson,
There's A Rainbow Round My Shoulder!!
And some more memories. Here's a silly-song, influenced by the one and only
Goon Show, I recorded to announce the one and only ME!
Mike Hayes Is In Town Again!!
And a wonderful insight into the world of pounds, shillings
and pence and supermarket prices in the 60's.
The Proudfoot Supermarket commercial!!
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A lovely memory for 270 fans is this 5 minute recording from the
1966 Christmas Rave presented by me and ably interrupted by the Hamilton.
270 Christmas Rave!!
On June 7th I was contacted by BBC Tees to do an interview about Radio 270.
Click here to hear the interview with Ken Snowdon.
Some Books That Might Interest You.
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