TheZeppyWanderer Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Despite its growing popularity, the UKs number one rock station Planet Rock has been put up for sale by its parent company - and may close down if no buyer can be found. Current and recent presenters include : Nicky Horne, Mark Jeeves, Bernard Doherty, Nick Abbot, Murray J, Rob Birnie, Tony Iommi (Black Sunday), Alice Cooper (Breakfast with Alice), Ian Anderson (Under The Influence), Rick Wakeman (Rick's Place), Gary Moore (Blues Power), Phil Manzanera and Guy Pratt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 How much is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thats not good !! I love doing the comps on the website there !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Ian Anderson (Under The Influence) "Under the Influence" must refer to tobacco or Lowenbrau, because Ian has never taken a drug in his life. I'm actually surprised he would be associated to something with drug conotations(spelling???). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 "Under the Influence" must refer to tobacco or Lowenbrau, because Ian has never taken a drug in his life. I'm actually surprised he would be associated to something with drug conotations(spelling???). It refers to his musical influences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Wish I had the big $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHD Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I was really dismayed when I read this . Planet Rock is my station of choice. I don't believe there are any decent alternative choices if it does close. Hey, if I win the lottery.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheZeppyWanderer Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 I was really dismayed when I read this . Planet Rock is my station of choice. I don't believe there are any decent alternative choices if it does close. Hey, if I win the lottery.... my thoughts entirely. thing is, if you look at the line up of presenters, would it be out of the question for THEM to take it over ? (the price would hardly make a dent in their finances, for a start) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHD Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Some promising news! I will keep my fingers firmly crossed. From Planet Rock's website:- NEWS UPDATE Tuesday 25th March 2008 As I’m sure you are all aware, Planet Rock has been under the shadow of closure since GCap announced their strategy statement on Feb 11. We were given the deadline of March 28th to find a buyer or be switched off permanently. Since that time, several parties have come forward and expressed an interest in buying the station, and negotiations are under way. Because of this development GCap have extended the deadline until the end of April to allow these talks to continue. We’re not out of the woods yet, nor will we be until someone completes the purchase of the station. The good news is that there is hope, and at the very least, an extra month of Planet rock. Thanks to each and every one of you who have sent messages of support, they have meant a great deal to all of us here at Planet Rock. When we have some more news you will be the first to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheZeppyWanderer Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 a stay of execution, and maybe nothing more - but at least where there's life, there's hope. BTW, I've been looking for their 'drivetime' top 40 poll, but can I find it anywhere ? (tried all the links and things - any ideas ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheZeppyWanderer Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 aaahhh gottit ! here it is, the latest poll from the station ....... " THE TOP 40 ULTIMATE DRIVING SONGS, AS VOTED FOR BY YOU " (13,649 entries having a maximum of 3 votes each, = 40,947 total votes) 1) Radar Love - Golden Earring 2) Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf 3) Highway Star - Deep Purple 4) Bat Out Of Hell - Meatloaf 5) Highway To Hell - AC/DC 6) Freebird - Lynryd Skynryd 7) More Than A Feeling - Boston 8) Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen 9) Speed King - Deep Purple 10) Ace Of Spades - Motorhead 11) Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen 12) All Right Now - Free 13) Sweet Home Alabama - Lynryd Skynryd 14) The Boys Are Back In Town - Thin Lizzy 15) KASHMIR - LED ZEPPELIN 16) Sweet Child Of Mine - Guns 'N Roses 17) ROCK AND ROLL - LED ZEPPELIN 18) Running Down A Dream - Tom Petty 19) Don't Stop Me Now - Queen 20) Silver Machine - Hawkwind 21) Paradise City - Guns 'N Roses 22) Hotel California - Eagles 23) Boys Of Summer 24) Wheels Of Steel - Saxon 25) Red Bachetta - Rush 26) Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd 27) Summer Of '69 - Bryan Adams 28) Here I Go Again - Whitesnake 29) Spirit Of Radio - Rush 30) Whole Lotta Rosie - AC/DC 31) Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi 32) Jessica - Allman Brothers 33) Layla - Derek And The Dominoes 34) Back In Black - AC/DC 35) Burn - Deep Purple 36) L A Woman - Doors 37) Smoke On The Water - Deep Purple 38) STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN - LED ZEPPELIN 39) You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC 40) IMMIGRANT SONG - LED ZEPPELIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hey! Why don't we here at lz.com donate money and buy the station in the name of Led Zeppelin? Then keep it exactly the way it is... Yes, I have listened, BTW, via the net, and I have enjoyed it every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheZeppyWanderer Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hey! Why don't we here at lz.com donate money and buy the station in the name of Led Zeppelin? Then keep it exactly the way it is... Yes, I have listened, BTW, via the net, and I have enjoyed it every time. It truly is a great station, Nathan - I for one have never been disappointed by any show. Just wish I COULD afford to buy it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHD Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 It truly is a great station, Nathan - I for one have never been disappointed by any show. Just wish I COULD afford to buy it ... Seconded! It's the one station that's constant. Where else can you hear songs from the likes of Robin Trower and Family? And during peak time? Alice Cooper is awesome as a DJ and Rick Wakeman is genuinely funny...not like that fat geezer off a certain BBC breakfast show who thinks the sun shines out of his a**e. Keep rockin' Planet Rock...hopefully!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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