{"product_id":"9780141024288-the-autobiography","title":"The Autobiography","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung Johnnie Walker was obsessed with music and loved to share that passion. So it wasn't long after he'd started DJing in dance halls and pubs that he got his big break: he talked his way into a slot with newly founded station Radio England - and launched his career. This autobiography tells of forty years at the heart of British broadcasting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Life Lived at Full Volume. The Memoir of Johnnie Walker, Told In His Own Words. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohnnie Walker is an inspiration. \u003c\/b\u003eOne of the best-known and most beloved broadcasters in Britain, the charismatic BBC Radio 2 DJ has achieved legendary status with a hugely loyal following thanks to his tireless pioneering of new music, his warm and passionate personality and his soothing voice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving thrown away the rule book as a teenager, Johnnie has always made decisions from the heart. As a result, he has had a brilliantly colourful life, with more ups and downs than a rollercoaster ride. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe made his name in the 1960s when he and Radio Caroline, where his night-time show was essential listening for 86% of radio listeners, continued broadcasting in defiance of Government legislation. In 1976 he walked out of Radio 1 because of his outspoken views and his insistence on playing album tracks. He made front page news when he described the Bay City Rollers as 'musical garbage' and when he was caught snorting cocaine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn his memoir, he reveals all about his time with Radio Caroline, his drug addiction, his fight against cancer and his spiritual awakening. Honest, passionate and humorous, his autobiography will provide inspiring and entertaining listening to his million of fans.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40942995275873,"sku":"9780141024288","price":10.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_32389384.jpg?v=1739839742","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780141024288-the-autobiography","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}