Johnny Walker

SteveRobinson

My favourite DJ of the 1970s RIP

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce9051nljd3o

guitars4you

So sad - Like Steve above (we are almost the same age give or take a day) Johnny Walker was probably the first DJ I was aware of on Radio 1 

Only just retired as well from his Sunday afternoon stint - RIP 

relic245

guitars4you said:

So sad - Like Steve above (we are almost the same age give or take a day) Johnny Walker was probably the first DJ I was aware of on Radio 1 

Only just retired as well from his Sunday afternoon stint - RIP 

Nice way to go though. Unlike a lot of presenters he seemed to have a deep and genuine love of music.

He was always so respectful of the artists in his interviews which is another quality that many lack.

It seemed that respect was mutual from many of the artists too.

I hope I'm still doing something I love 2 months before I die.

RIP Johnny.

bluecat

Just heard that Johnny Walker has died. He only had  about four weeks retirement he must have been very poorly. Condolences to his wife. I loved his shows, he was a real seventies man. I don't think they could have replaced him with a better guy than whispering Bob Harris.
R I P Johnny you are already missed.

rlw

One of the very best. RIP

JCA2550

We knew it was coming yet it's still a bit of a jolt and sad news. A giant of British rock music broadcasting and the US for a few years too. A true original, one of the Pirates and he'll be hugely missed.

steveledzep

RIP Johnnie.

tone1

Just listening to Radio 2 sounds of the 70’s now, with Bob Harris reminiscing about Johnnie….RIP 

EricTheWeary

I heard him on his last Sunday show and he sounded very weak. One of the few DJs/radio presenters that if I was flicking between stations I'd stop and think it was going to be worth a listen. As Relic said he expressed a genuine enthusiasm for the music and you don't hear that much these days. RIP. 

SRich

Great career innings of 58 years pays testimony to the " Do what you love" ethos of Johnnie Walker sadly lost to us today.............many a silent toast to him tonight.

richardhomer

Sad news. RIP Sir.

Offset

I remember Johnnie taking over the evening slot on GLR in the early '90s and I would always listen to him if I was driving home late from work.  He was extremely entertaining, played some great music and could be pleasingly acidic.  I harboured a suspicion that he was 'very relaxed' on more than one occasion which made the shows even more enjoyable.  His autobiography is quite a good read.

RIP Johnnie, and thanks for the memories and the music.

Strat54

Sad news, loved his Saturday show in the 80s/90s on R1/R2....still have some recordings from the great sessions he hosted.....a great radio voice and legendary DJ....RIP.

Philtre

Loved his shows on a Sunday. I'm sure Johnnie will continue them in heaven.

CountryDave

One of my favourite DJ’s.
Read his book a while ago and he appeared to have lived a full life.
Listening to his shows earlier this year he was clearly struggling. I understand the last few months were recorded due to his deteriorating health.

jonnyburgo

One of the last of the old guard RIP Johnny, A true music fan which is a rarity in a British radio DJ

rze99

RIP he always seemed to be a natural presenter and host and that’s a talent 

Habanero

I recall his show on Luxembourg in the late 70s, in which he introduced me to the Dead Kennedys amongst others. Great that he was able to do the DJ job he loved almost until the end.

SteveRobinson

At school we used to go to a friend's house for lunch every day and listen to Johnny and his music quiz Pop the Question.

57Deluxe

It was bad enough listening to his signing off from his show just a few weeks back and I hoped he would enjoy some relief on his retirement. Very sad he's gone so soon after. RIP.

Philly_Q

I never listened to him.  Reading these tributes, perhaps I missed out.