jester1470 Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6187762.stmDJ 'Fluff' Freeman dies aged 79Alan FreemanAlan Freeman joined the BBC from Australia in 1960Veteran 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCrisis Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Shame about Fluff. He was quite the character.I didn't realise Tommy Vance ws dead. When did that happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCrisis Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 T.V. died March 2005 (stroke). I used to love his Friday night show on R1Ah! 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 RIP Fluff and thanks for the memories... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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