Bob Harris

Still Whispering After All These Years

My Autobiography

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 04/08/2016

ISBN: 9781782436454

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Autobiography & Memoir

Binding: Paperback

Size: Other

Extent: 288 pages

Illustration: 16pp plate section

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

Edition Status: Out of Print

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Summary:

The gripping autobiography of broadcasting legend 'Whispering' Bob Harris.

Radio 2 DJ Bob Harris first became a household name in the 1970s as the face of live music TV show The Old Grey Whistle Test, and his infectious enthusiasm and ability to discover new musicians has seen him become a national treasure. Today his velvety voice can still be heard on Radio 2's Bob Harris Sunday and Bob Harris Country.

Bob tells his story of over 40 years of broadcasting, from the young, passionate music fan who moved to London determined to make music his life, to being presented with an OBE for his services to music broadcasting.

Much like his musical heroes, Bob's personal life also had a somewhat rock 'n' roll vibe: he has been married three times, gone bankrupt, fought cancer, weathered a very public spat with a fellow DJ and has had to revamp his career four times.

Bob also reveals all about working with the big names of rock, including the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Led Zeppelin and David Bowie.

Featuring a 16-page full-colour plate section and foreword by Robert Plant, this is a frank, vibrant and inspiring tale of one of the most influential names on the radio and reveals the story of the man behind the voice.

Reviews:

This is a story that hooks you from the start, told with the warmth and honesty that we have come to expect from Harris' programmes. It's a journey you are glad to have been a part of, if only as a listener or reader: extremely open, detailed and informative.

Jim Stewart, Beat Magazine

Witty and revealing

Daily Telegraph

Sales points:

  • A new paperback edition of Bob Harris's compelling autobiography, documenting his extraordinary career as a broadcasting legend, with a foreword by Robert Plant

  • Bob Harris has worked in broadcasting for over forty years, hung out with the big names of rock, including the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Led Zeppelin and David Bowie, and interviewed everyone from John Lennon to Lou Reed

  • His extremely popular programmes on BBC Radio 2, Bob Harris Sunday and Bob Harris Country, bring country music to an appreciative British audience and enjoy a huge, loyal following

  • Includes a 16-page plate section

About the Author:

Bob Harris

Known affectionately as Whispering Bob due to his softly spoken voice, Bob Harris has worked in broadcasting since the 1970s, when he was the face of the live music show Old Grey Whistle Test. He co-founded Time Out magazine, has written books, newspaper articles and magazine columns, produced records and worked with some of the biggest names in music.