Veteran DJ Johnnie Walker Retires from BBC Radio After 58 Years

Walker bids farewell due to health issues, concluding his tenure with heartfelt messages and personal music selections.

Johnnie Walker, aged 79, retires from BBC Radio 2 due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a condition affecting his breathing.
His final broadcasts included The Rock Show and Sounds of the 70s, where he played personal favorite tracks.
Walker expressed gratitude to his audience and producer, Liz 'Queen of Rock' Barnes, for their support and collaboration.
Shaun Keaveny will take over The Rock Show from November 1, while Bob Harris will host Sounds of the 70s starting November 3.
Walker's career began in pirate radio and spanned several decades, including significant stints at BBC Radio 1 and in San Francisco.