May 24, 2015 amazing life of whispering bob harris. Still whispering after all these years audiobook by bob. He cofounded time out magazine and has written books, newspaper articles, and magazine columns, produced records, and worked with some of the biggest names in music. It certainly works as a human story of a character who has battled adversity and change with. Jun 12, 2019 the dj and former old grey whistle test host, known to fans as whispering bob harris, described the moment as incredibly scary and thanked the ambulance crew and staff at the john. Bbc revives the old grey whistle test and whispering bob. Bob harris s trademark whisper has always given him a distinctive presence on radio. Dj whispering bob harris stars in wild rose and presents.
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Bob, his wife trudie and their son miles run the multi awardwinning whispering bob. Oct 14, 2011 salute the trailblazer, whispering bob harris broadcaster whispering bob harris is deservedly honoured at the 2011 americana awards along with some of the most gifted musicians around. Not bob harris was still whispering after all these years worth the listening time. Buy still whispering after all these years by bob harris from waterstones today. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. With significant achievements as a writer and as a broadcaster, bob founded time out magazine in. Cofounder of time out magazine and longtime bbc radio host bob harris, 71. Baker has already written about his extensive exploits in various books and talked about them on two sellout solo tours but there are probably. Bob harris radio presenter news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2011 learn how and when to remove.
Broadcaster whispering bob harris is deservedly honoured at the 2011 americana awards along with some of the most gifted musicians. Bob harris is a straightup legend chris martin coldplay. The whispering years by bob harris 9780563537755 ebay. Browse bob harriss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Eight kids, no drugs, but plenty of rocknroll the independent subscribe now. As the last echoes of their guitars ebbed away, whispering bob harris, presenter of the old grey whistle test, turned to the camera, gave a toothy smirk, and said simply mock rock. Bob harriss nashville and country music home facebook. Then controller of bbc2, attenboroughs finely tuned antennae. Sid vicious glass attack, keith richards cocaine and cancer return. In 2015, he published the second edition of his autobiography still whispering after all these years which spent more than two months at the top of amazon music book chart. Buy still whispering after all these years by bob harris isbn. Known affectionately as whispering bob due to his softly spoken voice, bob harris has worked in broadcasting since the 1970s, when he was the face of the live music show old grey whistle test. Its not just the swirly shirt and rosetinted spectacles that tell you bob harris is still a hippy.
The veteran broadcaster and darling of the country music world has seen his career revitalised in recent years and his role as national treasure well and truly set in stone. Bob harris, perhaps rather improbably, grew up as the son of a northampton policemanthe same policeman who arrested p j proby for splitting his. He cofounded time out magazine, has written books, newspaper articles and magazine columns, produced records and worked with some. Still whispering after all these years audiobook cover art. Radio 2 dj bob harris first became a household name in the 1970s as the face of live music tv show the old grey whistle test. What three words best describe david rintouls voice. The legendary broadcaster, whispering bob harris is creating a direct to fan only book about nashville and its music and the. He cofounded time out magazine, has written books, newspaper articles and magazine columns. Still whispering after all these years michael omara books. After 30 years in the business he tells the story of his rollercoaster journey, from passionate music fan to music. There will be no stains or markings on the book, the cover is clean and crisp, the book will look unread, the only marks there may be are slight bumping marks to the edges of the book.
Featuring a 16page fullcolour plate section, still whispering after all these years is a frank, vibrant and inspiring tale of one of the most influential names on the radio and reveals the story of the man behind the voice. Bbc radio 2 the country show with bob harris bob harris. Not long after id started, melody maker described me as whispering bob. The whispering bob broadcasting company is an independent media production company specialising in musicbased programming for tv, radio and digital platforms. My autobiography by bob harris, in very good condition. Still whispering after all these years by bob harris used. Baker has already written about his extensive exploits in various books. The new york dolls play mock rock on british tv music.
The show, entitled harris and bakers backstage pass, will find the two seasoned broadcasters reminiscing onstage about their lives in television and rock and roll. This book tells bobs story from his early life, his adult personal life and his life in and around music from the 1970s up to the present day. I avoided jimmy savile, he grabbed my wife and just kissed her dj bob harris has recalled how he avoided jimmy savile and was appalled when the disgraced presenter grabbed his wife and. Robert brinley joseph harris, obe born 11 april 1946, popularly known as whispering bob harris, is an english music presenter known for being a host of the bbc2 music programme the old grey whistle test, and as a cofounder of the listings magazine time out. Eight kids, no drugs, but plenty of rocknroll the independent. Whispering bob harriss new nashville book at pledgemusic.
Michael omara books signs whispering bob harris the bookseller. He cofounded time out magazine and has written books, newspaper articles, and magazine columns, produced records, and worked with some of the biggest. He has established a worldwide reputation as one of the most trusted and influential broadcasters of his generation described by radio times as. Browse bob harris s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. May 02, 2016 addressing this issue directly, here is a clip of john lennon chatting with whispering bob harris of the bbcs the old grey whistle test in new york city, in 1975. Michael omara books has acquired the autobiography of bbc radio 2 presenter whispering bob harris. Addressing this issue directly, here is a clip of john lennon chatting with whispering bob harris of the bbcs the old grey whistle test in new york city, in 1975.
Harris has been broadcasting on the bbc for over 40 years and has been recognised with the americana music association of america trailblazer award, a uk heritage award, and a mojo medal, as well as his obe for services to broadcasting. Jan 18, 2018 a fairly candid autobiography of bob harris the dj and television broadcaster. Still whispering after all these years by bob harris waterstones. A respected figure who has been honoured by both the radio academy and the country music association of america, he celebrated 40 years of radio work in august. But the name and face most frequently associated with the show was the bearded, cheeseclothshirted, softspoken bob harris. Danny baker is to head out on tour next year with veteran dj whispering bob harris. Still whispering after all these years by bob harris. Bob harris first became known as the face of the 1970s live music tv show the old grey whistle test and his infectious enthusiasm for music and. Bob harris on being the ken barlow of rock daily mail online. Whispering bob revives the legendary rock show, with acts, robert vincent, peter frampton, albert lee, gary numan, for more go to. In an everlastingly interesting and profound relationship with muriel teodori officially betrothed. Whispering bob harris obe has been at the very heart of uk music scene for the best part of fifty years. Bob harris to pause bbc radio 2 show to recover from heart.
This book tells bob s story from his early life, his adult personal life and his life in and around music from the 1970s up to the present day. Whispering bob harriss new nashville book at pledgemusic youtube legendary broadcaster talks about his brand new book, all about nashville and the evolution of country music. Bob harris, perhaps rather improbably, grew up as the son of a northampton policemanthe same policeman who arrested p j proby for splitting his trousers on stage. Discover books youll love unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors.
English disc jockey, tv music presenter bbcs the old grey whistle test and occasional producer. This is a page talking about all things nashville and country music. Would you recommend still whispering after all these years to your friends. Bob harris, known affectionately as whispering bob due to his softly spoken voice, has worked in broadcasting since the 1970s, when he was the face of the live music show old grey whistle test. Jan 20, 2015 michael omara books has acquired the autobiography of bbc radio 2 presenter whispering bob harris. Bob and his wife trudie founded the whispering bob broadcasting company, an independent production house, making documentaries for radio and television and winners of 2 sony silver radio awards in 200809. Robert brinley joseph harris, obe, popularly known as whispering bob harris, is an english music presenter known for being a host of the bbc2 music programme the old grey whistle test, and as a cofounder of the listings magazine time out. Whispering bob became a hate figure for the antiestablishment rockers.
He cofounded time out magazine, has written books, newspaper articles and magazine columns, produced records and worked with some of the biggest names in music. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. Whispering bob harris, the shows softlyspoken presenter, remembers the air in the studio hanging heavy with pungent fumes. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. Michael omara books signs whispering bob harris the. Legendary rock show the old grey whistle test is returning to the bbc, with famed presenter whispering bob harris once again introducing the bands. Bob harris, known affectionately as whispering bob due to his softly spoken voice, has worked in broadcasting since the 1970s, when he. He cofounded time out magazine and has written books. He has established a worldwide reputation as one of the most trusted and influential broadcasters of. Curated by bbc radio 2 and the old grey whistle tests whispering bob harris, we bring you the absolute best in live music through our online channel. He cofounded time out magazine, has written books, newspaper articles and magazine columns, produced records and worked with some of the. Radio 2 dj bob harris first became a household name in the 1970s as the face of live music tv show the old. Whispering bob harris obe bob harris is, in the words of chris martins coldplay, a straightup legend. Hear bob harris country, thursdays, 78pm, and radio 2 country playlists, thursdays 2am.
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