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BBC Radio One Rehearsals ahead of official launch, Studio Scenes, Broadcasting House
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BBC Radio One Rehearsals ahead of official launch, Studio Scenes, Broadcasting House
BBC Radio One Rehearsals ahead of official launch, Studio Scenes, Broadcasting House, London, 28th September 1967.
Radio One went on to launch at 7:00 am on Friday 30 September 1967. The first disc jockey to broadcast on the new station was Tony Blackburn, and the first The first record played was " Flowers in the Rain" by The Move.
Pictured, DJ Kenny Everett in studio (2nd from the right) with the radio one team.
Picture taken 28th September 1967
Ron Burton
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
B/W Negative 35mm 1967 2420 -010
Media ID 21771583
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Broadcast Broadcasting House Disc Jockey Entertainmnent Kenny Everett Lauch Media Microphone Pop Culture Radio Radio 1 Radio One Rehearsal Wireless Youth Culture 1967
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to a significant moment in broadcasting history. It captures the energetic atmosphere of the BBC Radio One rehearsals, just two days before its official launch on September 30th, 1967. The iconic Studio Scenes at Broadcasting House in London come alive as DJ Kenny Everett stands amongst his fellow radio one team members. As we delve into this snapshot from the past, it is impossible not to feel the anticipation and excitement that filled the air during those early hours of youth culture revolution. Tony Blackburn, who would become synonymous with Radio One's success, was about to make history by being the first disc jockey to grace its airwaves. And so it began - an era that would shape pop culture for generations to come. The photograph freezes a moment in time when music enthusiasts eagerly awaited their favorite tunes through their wireless radios. With microphones poised and headphones donned, these talented individuals prepared themselves for what was sure to be an unforgettable journey into uncharted territory. Ron Burton's lens perfectly captures this milestone occasion – a testament to his ability as a photographer and documenter of cultural shifts. This image serves as a reminder of how far media has evolved since then while also paying homage to those pioneers who paved the way for modern-day radio entertainment. In summary, this evocative print transports us back over five decades ago when BBC Radio One took its initial steps towards becoming an institution that continues shaping our musical landscape today.
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