Pirate radio DJs History of radio disc jockeys



radio caroline dj emperor rosko


during 1960s, pirate radio stations proliferated off coast of england in response popular demand new music not provided traditional radio outlets such bbc. 21 pirate stations active @ 1 time, including radio caroline, wonderful radio london , radio atlanta. djs such john peel, tony blackburn, kenny everett, tony prince, emperor rosko , spangles muldoon pioneered innovative, american-influenced style of presentation, programming personal music choices rather adhere strict playlist, thereby winning large audiences hungry youth-oriented sounds , latest musical trends. when marine, &c., broadcasting (offences) act virtually ended pirate radio in 1967, many offshore pirate radio djs moved relatively progressive land-based bbc radio 1 established same year response public s changing musical tastes.








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