A FORMER radio pirate famed for his career as a DJ aboard an offshore station will visit Clacton’s West Cliff Theatre to take audiences on a tour through the sounds of the 1960s.
Tony Blackburn, who formerly presented BBC Radio 2’s weekly Sounds of the 60s show, will regale the crowd with stories of his time aboard Radio Caroline’s pirate radio ship MV Mi Amigo.
The star is taking to the road in 2019 with his new live show, featuring songs, stories and memories from the golden age of pop music.
Music will be performed by the touring Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band and Singers.
Tony said: “I can’t wait to get out on the road with some great musicians and visit some of my favourite towns and cities, spreading the great Sounds of 60s across the UK.
“Grab your tickets, come along and enjoy a terrific night with me, featuring some great stories and some great live music.”
He added: “It was a very special decade, so much happened across those ten years.
“This will feature the best music of the 60s.
“There will likely be a question and answer session.
“I hope people will enjoy an evening of nostalgia.”
The 75-year-old described his love of daily life in the Swinging Sixties, when Radio Caroline DJs including Blackburn and David Lee Travis were at the height of their fame.
Settling off the coast of Tendring on April 27, 1964, the MV Mi Amigo broadcasted as Radio Atlanta.
The broadcasts led to complaints from the General Post Office over communications being affected.
On July 2, Radio Atlanta merged with Radio Caroline, with Mi Amigo broadcasting as Radio Caroline South.
On January 20, 1966, heavy winds caused the ship to run aground.
“I spent three years looking at Frinton’s coast aboard a pirate radio ship,” said Tony.
“We were actually shipwrecked there amid gale force seven winds. There was no shortage of excitement.”
Blackburn brings Sounds of the 60s to Clacton on Saturday, March 2.
Tickets cost £21, bookable from livenation.co.uk/show/1221170/sounds-of-the-60s-live-with-tony-blackburn/clacton-on-sea/2019-03-02/en.
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