Revolver Rock Radio
From Marseille to Moreton
Former Great Easton Express co-presenter Kev McDempster is hoping to recreate the spirit of an institution for classic rock fans across the region on 7 Waves radio.
Tragically its founding presenter and icon to a generation of rock fans, Phil Easton of Radio City died in February, but his former colleague Kev McDempster (left) wanted to carry on the traditions of playing the tried and trusted classics as well as new acts coming on stream.
7 Waves provided a solution by offering three hours of rock. Assisted by Revolver’s sponsorship of the programme, other sponsors such as The Swinging Arm have also come forward with enthusiasm.
Kev explained: “When we chatted to 7 Waves who were not tied to any particular corporation’s view of music it was a no brainer, and now I can’t wait to get back on air.”
Events such as Download and sold out performances by artist like Roger Waters at the Liverpool Echo Arena show that there is a high demand for all shades of the genre so that there is room in the locality for a radio rock show.
Revolver’s Keith Thompson (right) who will also contribute to the programme said: “The Express was an essential ingredient of my life as a rock fan and it’s a privilege to be involved in Kev’s show now. Although Kev will be playing the Whitesnakes and the usual suspects, we emphasise that this is not just a blast from the past.
Marseille featuring Art Attack’s Neil Buchanan, who plays Revolver the following Saturday 11 July, will be talking about their new album on the first programme.”
The show goes on air on Sunday 5 July 7-10 on 92.1 FM and online at www.7waves.co.uk with feature interviews also syndicated to other websites such as getreadytorock.com and Total Rock. Items for the ‘what’s on,’ sponsored by the Swinging Arm, should be sent to keith@effective-media.co.uk
