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[jester1470]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6187762.stm


DJ 'Fluff' Freeman dies aged 79
Alan Freeman
Alan Freeman joined the BBC from Australia in 1960
Veteran DJ Alan "Fluff" Freeman, whose "Not 'arf" catchphrase made him a household name, has died aged 79.

The former BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 presenter had been living in a nursing home in London since 2000 after being diagnosed with arthritis.

Freeman joined the BBC in 1960 after a spell working in his native Australia.

His Pick of the Pops programme - with its distinctive theme tune and his "greetings, pop pickers" introduction - saw him become one of the UK's top DJs.


A great inspiration for Smashie and Nicey but also a champion of rock music throughout the 60's-80's.

[Dave]

That's very sad. He was a consummate professional and a great champion of music in all its forms. He will be missed.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by Dave

That's very sad. He was a consummate professional and a great champion of music in all its forms. He will be missed.

Absolutely.

He didn't hide behind gimmicks, just played the music and was enthusiatic about everything.

A real loss.

That's John Peel, Tommy Vance & Fluff gone now, there's nae c*nt left

[SteveCrisis]

Shame about Fluff. He was quite the character.

I didn't realise Tommy Vance ws dead. When did that happen?

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by SteveCrisis

Shame about Fluff. He was quite the character.

I didn't realise Tommy Vance ws dead. When did that happen?

T.V. died March 2005 (stroke). I used to love his Friday night show on R1

[SteveCrisis]

Originally Posted by Diesel

T.V. died March 2005 (stroke). I used to love his Friday night show on R1

Ah! Now I remember. I had a lot on my mind back then so I wasn't in a position to be mindful of certain events.

[delboy]

RIP Fluff and thanks for the memories...