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RIP Steve Wright

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lammo Feb 2024 7:38pm, 13 Feb 2024 12,529 posts	Quote Pin lammo We were always a big radio family, Dad always had the radio on, and i loved Steve Wrights show from first hearing him on 210, our local station. Followed him through R1 breakfast show and afternoons - his high point for me, and then into R2. I've spent quite a lot of my working life driving around, and he's been with me all the way. I/m unbelievably sad to hear this news. RIP Steve and thanks for such a great ride.
5km_is_plenty Feb 2024 7:39pm, 13 Feb 2024 622 posts	Quote Pin 5km_is_plenty RIP Steve Wright. Back in the Eighties he was something.
-Monty- Feb 2024 8:21pm, 13 Feb 2024 1,737 posts	Quote Pin -Monty- Ask Elvis was brilliant. Always remember when we were driving around in the car laughing when it was on and you could tell all the other drivers were listening to it at the same time with their big grins too 😁 RIP Steve
Dave W Feb 2024 8:50pm, 13 Feb 2024 16,870 posts	Quote Pin Dave W One of our favourite things was Sunday Love Songs. My good lady listened to it every week and she will miss Wrighty’s wit and comedy. RIP Steve. You brought a lot of joy to a lot of people.
Hills of Death (HOD) Feb 2024 9:38pm, 13 Feb 2024 36,991 posts	Quote Pin Hills of Death (HOD) He was the MAIN radio DJ in 80s/90s
Treborstreet Feb 2024 10:42pm, 13 Feb 2024 229 posts	Quote Pin Treborstreet Have Steve Wright to thank for introducing this gem to me. Can remember him being the afternoon companion from 80’s more or less through to current day. Sad news indeed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b1wt3-zpzQ
Meglet Feb 2024 10:47pm, 13 Feb 2024 24,380 posts	Quote Pin Meglet Was quite emotional hearing Sarah Cox and Jo Whiley breaking down while talking about him. Listened to Steve and the posse on R1 after school, I have R2 on at work so he’s been the soundtrack to the afternoon for years. Only listed to Pick of the pops on Saturday while in the car and thought it was perfect for him. I did feel his format was getting a bit tired and it was time for a change so wasn’t too sad when Scott Mills took over, but it’s still a loss.
swittle Feb 2024 11:06pm, 13 Feb 2024 105,474 posts	Quote Pin swittle His 'posse' gave depth and variety beyond the spinning of discs. Yes, some of the sketches were simple, childish even but wasn't everyone grateful for a chance to smile and laugh? Mr Angry still rings true today - but it's Steve's longevity and the high regard in which he was held by peers and listeners alike that will abide.
BaronessBL Feb 2024 11:18pm, 13 Feb 2024 10,569 posts	Quote Pin BaronessBL Echo what Meglet says about getting emotional hearing Sara Cox and her colleague Bobby Pryor pretty much in tears during the show. It must have been so so difficult for them as they clearly didn't know much sooner than when it was announced. Even the newsreader sounded shocked reading it out at 5. I do also agree with Meglet that his afternoon show had run its course but I'm glad they kept him on the station and gave him Pick of the Pops. In the 1980s he was an absolute must-listen. I don't really remember a time of listening to the radio in my lifetime when he wasn't on.
Mark J Feb 2024 4:31am, 14 Feb 2024 1,851 posts	Quote Pin Mark J I came of age to Steve Wright in the afternoon on Radio 1. I guess I'm off the age now where losing the people who made my memories of growing up is inevitable. 🙁

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We were always a big radio family, Dad always had the radio on, and i loved Steve Wrights show from first hearing him on 210, our local station.

Followed him through R1 breakfast show and afternoons - his high point for me, and then into R2.

I've spent quite a lot of my working life driving around, and he's been with me all the way.

I/m unbelievably sad to hear this news.

RIP Steve and thanks for such a great ride.

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