Charlie Gillett - RIP

[Gwylan]

Sad news for those of us who were regular listeners to his programmes on Capital and Radio London. I've bought a lot of music from listening to acts on his shows: second only to John Peel in the pantheon of British DJs.

RIP Charlie...

 

[Trufflehound]

I agree it's a sad loss.

But it was a tad OTT the way the BBC World Service (for whom he also had a show) are going on about it on the World Today on the radio this morning - repeating the tragic news endlessly and giving it a 15-minute feature slot in the middle of an important news programme... You'd have thought someone had dropped a bomb on the centre of London or somethng. I guess it's a slow news day (the other world best they have is Obama agreeing to be interviewed by the Neo-con Fox TV channel).

 

[1234andcounting]

Huge influence on music appreciation. I remember reading his reviews in the NME in the 1970s. Let's hope he is remembered for his championing of what is now called world music rather than giving Dire Straits their first break.

 

[Gwylan]

... and Alex Chilton of Big Star too!

One of my fave bands of my teenage years.
(and he latterly achieved fame with Neon Rainbow from Talk Talk ads)

RIP Alex. Great songwriter, great singer, great talent.

 

[Deano's Right Foot]

Yes, personally this is very sad news. RIP Charlie. I worked with Charlie for 11 amazing years and his 'Honky Tonk' show on Radio London in the 70s was my musical inspiration and the reason that I am working in the music business.

Charlie gillettl followed by the Big Match - that was my Sunday sorted.