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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having known him only as the voice of Radio 2's Drivetime and in short a bloody good DJ I was amazed at reading the 'real' life of Johnnie Walker. I am a 60s and 70s music and entertainment nut and bought this book on a whim principally to get a new first hand account of that era.
I was pleasently surprised by Johnnie's amazing history. The passages concerning his attempts to gain work in the states are probably the best written. Reading of his treks from state to state with his small son reminded me of a classic Hollywood tearjerker just waiting to be filmed.
Candid, in depth and no holds barred, Johnnie isnt afraid to put his hands up to being a prat at times, unlike some authors who take the autobiog route; and his recollections of drug abuse and his inability to be happy are all honest. Likewise his honesty regarding his beliefs and faiths are also refreshing. His fight with cancer is covered well, largely by his wife Tiggy, I sense for the man himself, this is still to raw to fully confront.
If I have one complaint its that a little more may have been covered regarding his showbiz circles, there are several pictures of him hobnobbing with rock stars throughout his varied career yet little tidbits regarding them. But that is all.
In short, an engrossing read, bought on holiday and read in one day.
I was pleasently surprised by Johnnie's amazing history. The passages concerning his attempts to gain work in the states are probably the best written. Reading of his treks from state to state with his small son reminded me of a classic Hollywood tearjerker just waiting to be filmed.
Candid, in depth and no holds barred, Johnnie isnt afraid to put his hands up to being a prat at times, unlike some authors who take the autobiog route; and his recollections of drug abuse and his inability to be happy are all honest. Likewise his honesty regarding his beliefs and faiths are also refreshing. His fight with cancer is covered well, largely by his wife Tiggy, I sense for the man himself, this is still to raw to fully confront.
If I have one complaint its that a little more may have been covered regarding his showbiz circles, there are several pictures of him hobnobbing with rock stars throughout his varied career yet little tidbits regarding them. But that is all.
In short, an engrossing read, bought on holiday and read in one day.
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Like other reviewers, I too have been a fan since the Radio England/Caroline days, and have followed Johnnie through his long and varied career, and throughout the book, he comes across as the mate you always wanted to have - I consider him a friend after all these years. I was a member of his fan club in the Caroline days, so successfully run by his mother from their home. It comes over from Johnnie that his family was so important to him, there were times I had to stop reading the book, tears in the eyes and a lump in the throat. Many highlights in the book, the pirate days were my favourites, and he speaks with passion about those days too. Highly recommended to anybody with the slightest interest in the music business, perhaps we may get further books from Johnnie, some of the stories of the artistes he met and toured with would be most welcomed. 'Legend' is often a word that gets over used these days, this is the only way to describe the one and only Johnnie Walker, long may he grace our radio waves.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Johnnie Walker has been around the radio business for over 4 decades, starting as a "Boss Jock" on Swinging Radio England off the Essex coast of Britain, his famous broadcasts on Radio Caroline, working on Radio 1, the United States and much more.
This is not just a book about a radio DJ, but a survivor, and the endurance of the human spirit.
He has given pleasure to millions as a broadcaster over the years, this is a wonderful warm funny and touching book, which deserves to be read by everyone!
Certainly one of the books of 2007!
Steve Marshall
Editor-In-Chief
European Radio Features
This is not just a book about a radio DJ, but a survivor, and the endurance of the human spirit.
He has given pleasure to millions as a broadcaster over the years, this is a wonderful warm funny and touching book, which deserves to be read by everyone!
Certainly one of the books of 2007!
Steve Marshall
Editor-In-Chief
European Radio Features
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I haven't read this but i will, Mr Walker is a legend, my complaint is how the hell can the paperback be cheaper than the Kindle version ?
Published 6 months ago by Michael Hayes
warm and tender
I'm one of those lucky people who are old enough to remember pirate radio in the 1960's, and one of my most enduring memories of that time is of Johnnie Walker playing Percy... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Chloe
Successful fathers day gift
Bought this for my dad, a reluctant reader as he never has much time to read a whole book. However, being a musician who was around in the 60s meant he could relate well to the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Boltonlass
The real man behind the microphone
I've enjoyed Johnnie Walker's radio shows since the Caroline days of the sixties, through Drivetime and the more recent specials and Sounds of the Seventies, but was always puzzled... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2010 by R. F. Stevens
Once you pick it up, you wont put it down
Sit down and relax in your favourite comfortable chair, pour yourself a long drink and get ready to be taken on a magical and wonderful roller coaster ride. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by A. Lewis
EXCELLANT READ AND VERY PROMPT DELIVERY
The book is all that it says it is and i highly recommend it for anyone interested in radio or biographies.
Published on 5 Nov 2009 by Mr. David Pascoe
Johnnie's Book is a must read
I met Johnnie Walker on my radio show a few weeks ago to talk about this book, I'm ashamed to say at that point I hadn't read much of the book, but after meeting him I just had to... Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by D. Woollatt
a pop-tastic bio
Knowing only a little of JW from his pirate days and his time on Radio 1 in the 80s, I bought the book to find out more about the man behind the mic. Read more
Published on 18 July 2009 by T. Longhurst
Johnnie Walker...The Autobiography.
Purchased this for Mrs. (a J.W. lifelong fan) She read it cover to cover and recommended it (well she would!) I gave it a go and thoroughly enjoyed. Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by Mr. Keith Chapman
Johnny Walker you rascal - you made me cry
Most of what I was going to say has been said by other reviewers so I won't repeat it.
Here is a driven man, who regularly reaches pinnacles of achievements to then regulary... Read more
Here is a driven man, who regularly reaches pinnacles of achievements to then regulary... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2008 by Mr. DJ Frankland
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