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RIP Tommy Vance

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 9:07 am
by CharlieA
I just heard that my good mate tommy died of a stroke last night aged 63.

I wish his family well .

Re: RIP Tommy Vance

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 9:15 am
by Arnold Layne
Very very sad news, only found out through this thread, great guy, and great taste, his interview with Roger Waters regarding "The Wall" Lp from 79 is classic, only heard him the other week on Planet rock as well, rest in peace Tommy in the great gig in the sky mate


Re: RIP Tommy Vance

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 9:21 am
by Ace
Knew his rock music, I'll give him that, but should have ditched his trademark shades LONG AGO.
Last saw him on Hells Kitchen and he didn't last long.
Not in the same league as John Peel, but still worthy of a 'mention'


Re: RIP Tommy Vance

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 9:25 am
by Ace
prepare for an onslaught by Mr 56!!!


Re: RIP Tommy Vance

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 9:33 am
by MegaTon
He was the Voice of Rock on the radio! RIP

Re: RIP Tommy Vance

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 10:45 am
by tas
That is sad news, I used to listen to him do the ' friday rock show' on radio 1 many years ago and listening to the music he played got me listening to a lot of different rock/metal bands. I met him briefly at the monsters of rock festival at castle donnington and he seemed a totaly genuine bloke who loved his music.
R.I.P Tommy


Re: RIP Tommy Vance

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:21 pm
by steve56
he was a good dj joined capital radio in 1973 i met him and roger scott another good dj back in 73 soon after the station opened.

Re: RIP Tommy Vance

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 12:33 pm
by steve56
i believe he did some voiceovers on adverts too on ITV.MegaTon wrote:

> He was the Voice of Rock on the radio! RIP

Re: RIP Tommy Vance

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 3:34 pm
by Heathray
A great voice, never sounded stressed and a big sports car fan to boot. I learned there was more than chart music listening to TVs Friday Rock Show on Radio. Half of my album collection was bought on hearing tracks played by TV. RIP.