Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Gambaccini

In this episode we welcome the great Paul Gambaccini into RBP's world and ask him about his 50+ years as one of Britain's best-loved broadcasters. "The Great Gambo" tells us about his early radio days at Dartmouth College's WDCR station and explains how he slipped his foot in the door at Rolling Stone in 1970. He then recounts his first meeting with "underground deejay" John Peel (plus his BBC producer John Walters) while still an Oxford postgraduate fleeing Richard Nixon's America, We ask our guest about his famous Stone interviews with Elton John (and Bernie Taupin) and Paul McCartney, then hear about his Radio 1 debut in 1974. Paul discusses his sexuality, his winding up on the Beeb's "Christmas tree" list, and his nightmare year of being witch-hunted without evidence by the sleuths of Operation Yewtree. After offering his thoughts on the constitutional crisis in his homeland, our guest expresses his approval of Beyoncé ahead of her "Cowboy Carter" tour's London leg in June. We listen to clips from a 2003 audio interview with "Queen Bey" by The Observer Music Monthly's Simon Garfield. After Mark quotes from newly-added interviews with Elvis Presley (1969) and Roxy Music's (Brian) Eno (1973), Jasper talks us out with his thoughts on pieces about the Roots (2005) and Beyoncé's sister Solange (2007). Many thanks to special guest Paul Gambaccini. Hear his radio shows on the air, including the Paul Gambaccini Collection on BBC Radio 2. Pieces discussed: Paul Gambaccini's writer's page on RBP, The Rolling Stone Interview: Elton John, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé audio, Elvis the Husband talks about Elvis the Pelvis, The Strange World of Roxy Music, The Roots: Growing Underground, Romanthony: A Prince Among Men and Why Solange Matters.

Paul Gambaccini chairs the grand final of the prestigious musc quiz

Paul Gambaccini presents radio's widest-ranging music quiz.

The wide ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini

The wide ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini

Paul Gambaccini asks questions on music of all varieties in the quiz for music lovers

The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.

Paul Gambaccini is at Media City in Salford welcoming three more music lovers to the quiz

Paul Gambaccini hosts the wide-ranging music quiz

Paul Gambaccini hosts the wide-ranging music quiz

Paul Gambaccini hosts the wide-ranging music quiz

Paul Gambaccini with the wide-ranging music quiz of all varieties and eras.

Paul Gambaccini with questions on music of all varieties and eras

Paul Gambaccini returns with a new run of the wide-ranging general knowledge music quiz.

In this episode Dr Richard chats to actor and athlete, Chris Sherwood, about his fitness regime, how he got into acting from advertising, his husband Paul Gambaccini, playing for LGBQT+ sports teams, and his campaign for Women's Aid, All Men.Follow Chris on Instgram: @c_a_sherwoodFor more about Richard visit his websiteInstragram: @dr_richard_Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsRecorded at Spiritland StudiosMusic by Deli MusicCover Art by Jaijo

Listen this week as we continue our conversation wiht the iconic Paul Gambaccini!   Hear Paul tell stories of working closely as a trusted industry insider with George Michael and his feelings about George's place among the pantheon of artists.   Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)

This week we are honored to be joined by the iconic voice of Radio One and the BBC - Mr. Paul Gambaccini!    Listen as Paul takes us through his beginnings at Dartmouth in college radio and his journey across the pond to the UK where he found his future and eventually became a close and trusted industry voice to George Michael!      Spinning The Wheel Social Channels Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter (X)

Paul Gambaccini hosts the grand Final, to decide the champion in the 2024 contest.

Three more semi-finalists join Paul Gambaccini for the wide-ranging music quiz

More semi-finalists join Paul Gambaccini for the wide-ranging quiz on music of all kinds

pWotD Episode 2478: Steve Wright (DJ) Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a popular Wikipedia page every day.With 441,915 views on Tuesday, 13 February 2024 our article of the day is Steve Wright (DJ).Stephen Richard Wright (26 August 1954 – 12 February 2024) was an English disc jockey, radio personality, and occasional television presenter, credited with introducing the morning zoo format on British radio, known for its zany, multi-personality approach. He presented Steve Wright in the Afternoon for 12 years on BBC Radio 1 and 23 years on BBC Radio 2, two of the BBC's national radio stations, the latter being the most popular station in the United Kingdom, ending on 30 September 2022. He continued to present his Sunday Love Songs weekend mid-morning show on Radio 2 until his death, and in October 2023, he took over as the host of Pick of the Pops from Paul Gambaccini. On BBC Television Wright hosted Home Truths, The Steve Wright People Show, Auntie's TV Favourites, Top of the Pops and TOTP2. Wright won awards, including Best DJ of the Year as voted by the Daily Mirror Readers Poll and by Smash Hits in 1994. In 1998 he was awarded TRIC Personality of the Year for his radio programmes.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:14 UTC on Wednesday, 14 February 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Steve Wright (DJ) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Salli Standard.

Paul Gambaccini welcomes three more music lovers to the BBC's Salford studios

Paul Gambaccini welcomes music-lovers to a semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz

Paul Gambaccini presents an eclectic choice of questions about music.

Three more music lovers join Paul Gambaccini at the BBC's Salford studios.

Paul Gambaccini chairs the quiz on all aspects and genres of music.

Paul Gambaccini asks the questions in the latest heat of the wide-ranging music quiz

Three amateur music lovers join Paul Gambaccini for a New Year's Day edition of the quiz.

Paul Gambaccini is in the chair for a festive edition of the challenging music quiz.

Paul Gambaccini hosts the prestigious music quiz, with three more music-lovers.

Paul Gambaccini is in the chair as the ultimate music quiz returns.

Paul Gambaccini is in the chair as the ultimate music quiz returns.

Paul Gambaccini asks the questions in the grand final of the wide-ranging music quiz

Three semi-finalists join Paul Gambaccini to compete for a place in the Final of the quiz

Paul Gambaccini asks the questions on music of all eras, in the second semi-final.

Paul Gambaccini is in the chair for the music quiz that has something to suit every taste

Paul Gambaccini welcomes three music lovers to the quiz with music of all eras and genres

The latest heat of the wide-ranging music quiz comes from Salford with Paul Gambaccini

Three more competitors line-up in the wide-ranging music quiz hosted by Paul Gambaccini.

Paul Gambaccini asks questions on music of every variety in the nationwide music quiz.

Paul Gambaccini chairs the nationwide music quiz, with questions on music of all eras.

Paul Gambaccini asks questions on music of all genres and eras, in the nationwide quiz.

The wide-ranging music quiz, chaired by Paul Gambaccini

The wide-ranging music quiz, chaired by Paul Gambaccini

In 1972 Chucky Berry was onstage in Coventry. Seeking some audience participation Chuck launched into a cover of an unusual novelty record called 'My Ding-a-Ling'. One of the men who can be heard in the crowd singing about their "Ding-a-Ling' was Noddy Holder whose band Slade were supporting Berry on his UK tour. This track became Berry's only UK number one and by default, one of Noddy's seven. Paul Gambaccini also saw Berry live in the 1970s and remembers him playing hits like 'Johnny B. Goode' and 'Maybellene', but never performing for a minute longer than the agreed contracted length of his set. Paul and Noddy join Matthew Parris to discuss the life of this influential pioneer who along with Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard is said to have invented rock n roll. They talk about Berry's musical influences, his rise to stardom, his shrewd approach to business and some of the darker moments that blight Berry's legacy. Produced by Toby Field for BBC Audio, Bristol.

Another dive into a McCartney interview from the past. This time we tackle the January 1974 Rolling Stone Interview. The first time Paul was their subject interviewee and on the cover as a solo artist. Fresh off the heels of the recently released "Band On The Run", Paul is interviewed by music critic Paul Gambaccini. Tom and Andy scope out the best bits and analyse them. For your convenience the link to the full interview is below as featured on the excellent Paul McCartney Project website. 1974 Rolling Stone Interview

Puerto Rico is without power Monday following Hurricane Fiona. NPR's Luis Trelles joins us from San Juan. Then, when Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at Windsor Castle on Monday, she was accompanied by a lifetime companion: music. Paul Gambaccini, host of Her Majesty's Music on the BBC, joins us to talk about the tunes that inspired and defined the late queen. And, "The Secret of Monkey Island" broke ground in 1990 with a pirate adventure game full of puzzles and wit. Now, the original game designers are back with "Return to Monkey Island." Producer James Mastromarino reports.

Paul Gambaccini hosts the third semi-final in the long-running music quiz

Paul Gambaccini hosts the second semi final of the long-running music quiz.

Mark Steyn is in for Farage reacts to a trial in the United States, where actor Jussie Smollett is accused of hiring men to attack him in a hoax hate crime. Talking Pints is with Paul Gambaccini. Mark discusses the migrant crisis and the continuing dispute with France over the issue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.