Sounds Of The 60s Live - Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE

Just over 60 years ago in the summer of 1964, Tony started his incredible broadcasting journey off the coast of Essex on the airwaves of pirate station Radio Caroline. He then went on to launch and be the very first voice ever heard on BBC Radio 1 in 1967. Tony is widely regarded as a true pioneer of British broadcasting. His passion for soul music has defined much of his career and helped shape the UK’s music landscape. Over the decades, he has become a beloved figure on both radio and television. His illustrious career has seen him receive 37 industry awards, among them two Gold Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Radio—first awarded in 1989 and again in 2014, making him the only recipient of two lifetime achievement honours. He also received the Sony Award for Best Breakfast Show (Contemporary Music) in 1993 and the Radio Academy’s Music and Media Award in 1997. In 2002, he won the first-ever series of ITV’s I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, and in 2012 appeared (controversially under-scored!) on Let’s Dance for Sport Relief alongside David Hamilton. In 2014, he was featured on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories and began regular segments for The One Show on BBC One.

In 2023, Tony joined the presenting team of BBC Morning Live, continuing to bring his warmth, humour, and musical knowledge to new audiences.