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QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN PUT TO CRAIG, WHEN HE FIRST STARTED HIS OWN FUNK SHOW (WHICH HAS SINCE BEEN RETITLED AS: THE CRAIG CHARLES FUNK AND SOUL SHOW) ON BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC


 

I’ve Got my Sunglasses, on!!!

First record you ever bought? Led Zeppelin IV. First gig? Thin Lizzy at The Liverpool Empire. Best gig (who and where)? Bootsy Collins in New York City. Gig you wish you'd been at? Any George Clinton show. A record that reminds you of school or college? Deep Purple's Smoke On The Water and Heatwave's Always And Forever. Soundtrack for a long car journey? Tower Of Power. CD you'd rescue if your house was on fire? Johnny Guitar Watson - Ain't that a Bitch.


 

A CRAIG CHARLES’ TRIBUTE TO THE HISTORY OF THE FORMER: BBC NORTH AND BBC NORTH WEST STUDIOS: BBC MANCHESTER HEADQUARTERS

 

And more recently, on Monday the 14th of November 2011, it had been announced, via the Internet, that the Former: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Manchester Headquarters, at the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which had originally, been situated, at New Broadcasting House, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, had moved into, their Brand New: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Headquarters, at Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK’s BBC Studios, which are based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester,  and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester.

 

And, it had also, been announced, on Monday the 14th of November 2011, that Radcliffe and Maconie's Show, had been, one of, the very First Shows, to have, been broadcast, at the Brand New: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Manchester Headquarters, at The BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, which incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester. And, the Former: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Manchester Headquarters, had originally, been situated, at New Broadcasting House, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, which had enabled them, to Promote, their Brand New: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Manchester Headquarters, at The BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, which incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester!

And Craig, had dedicated, a very short Tribute, to the Former: BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which had originally, been situated, at New Broadcasting House, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, via his: Funk and Soul Show, at the Former: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Manchester Headquarters, at the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which had originally, been situated, at New Broadcasting House, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, on Saturday the 12th of November 2011!


And, for anybody, who is interested, in Craig’s very short Tribute, with regard, to the History, of the Former: BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which had originally, been situated, at New Broadcasting House, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, via his: Funk and Soul Show, at the Former: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Manchester Headquarters, at the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which had originally, been situated, at New Broadcasting House, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, on Saturday the 12th of November 2011, then please go to:

 

A Craig Charles Tribute To The History of The Former BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Studios

 

And, the First Ever Broadcast, of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, at it’s Brand New: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Manchester Headquarters, at The BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, which incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, had originally went out, on Saturday the 19th of November 2011!

 

And, I had posted, a Good Luck Card, to Craig, to wish him, and his Production Team, of his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC 6 Music, all the very best, with regard, to him, and his Production Team, of his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC 6 Music, moving into, their Brand New: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Headquarters, at Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK’s BBC Studios, which are based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester,  and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, on Saturday the 19th of November 2011, to their Brand New: Snail Mail Address, at the Brand New: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Headquarters, at Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK’s BBC Studios, which are based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester,  and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, on Tuesday the 29th of November 2011!

And, via my Good Luck Card, I also informed, Craig, and his Production Team, that I was really pleased for him, and his Production Team, of his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC 6 Music, with regard, to him, and his Production Team, of his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC 6 Music, moving into, their Brand New: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Headquarters, at Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK’s BBC Studios, which are based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester,  and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, on Saturday the 19th of November 2011, to their Brand New: Snail Mail Address, at the Brand New: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Headquarters, at Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK’s BBC Studios, which are based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester,  and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, on Tuesday the 29th of November 2011, anyhow!
 

And therefore, I really do feel, that moving, the Former: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Manchester Headquarters, at the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which had originally, been situated, at New Broadcasting House, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, into, their Brand New: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Headquarters, at Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK’s BBC Studios, which are based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester,  and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, from Monday the 14th of November 2011, onwards, will be a very good thing, indeed, with regard, to The BBC Corporation, having to put, in a great deal, of brand new investment, into the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, and hopefully, that will definitely, breathe more life, into it, and bring it, more, into the Twenty First Century! And hopefully, the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, will reach, a much wider audience, and increase, it's listening figures, which I really do feel, is something, that it will so desperately need, to do, if it is, to continue, to broadcast, on the BBC Digital Radio Network, for the foreseeable Future, when all is said and done!

 

And, I have also taken, a look, at the MediaCityUK Complex Website, and I have to admit, that, the Brand New: BBC 6 Music Radio Station Headquarters, at Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK’s BBC Studios, which are based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester,  and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester,

is situated, in a very impressive, and a very beautiful location, indeed, and I really do feel, that it will be, a wonderful experience, for Craig, and his Production Team, of his Funk and Soul Show, at BBC 6 Music, and that, it will be a very good thing, with regard, to The BBC Corporation, having to put, in a great deal, of Brand New, investment, into the BBC 6 Music Radio Station, to breathe, more life, into it, and to bring it, more, into the Twenty First Century, and hopefully, it will reach, a much wider audience, and increase, it's listening figures, which I really do feel, is something, that it will desperately need, if it is able, to continue, to broadcast, on the BBC Digital Radio Network, when it actually comes down to it, at the end of the day, anyhow!

 

And, I have, also seen a BBC Manchester: News Video, of the Current Director of BBC North: Peter Salmon, promoting, the Brand New: BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK’s BBC Studios, which are based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, on Sunday the 20th of November 2011! And, I had also Found, that to be, very interesting, indeed, when I had seen it, at the time, anyhow!

 

And, I have also discovered, that, the Brand New: MediaCityUK BBC Studios, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, is now home, to other: BBC Manchester: BBC North, and BBC North West Departments, such as: Blue Peter, BBC Breakfast (and, BBC Breakfast, officially, began broadcasting, from the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, which is situated, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, which incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, on Tuesday the 10th of April 2011!), BBC Children's TV, Dragon's Den, Football Focus, File on Four (broadcast, on behalf of the BBC Radio Four Station), BBC Radio Five Live, Learning, and Future Media Technology, and Match of the Day, A Question of Sport, and BBC Sport, at Bridge House and Quay House, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester!

 

And, Channel Four, has expressed, an interest, in moving, some activities, to the MediaCityUK Complex. And, The BBC Corporation, has stated, that either, BBC One, or BBC Two, could move, to the MediaCityUK Studios,, by 2015, if the confirmed moves, are successful.

 


 

Royal Visitors To The MediaCityUK Complex

 

And, Her Royal Highness: Princess Anne: The Princess Royal, had officially opened, the Brand New: Blue Peter Garden, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK BBC Studios, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, on Thursday the 23rd of February 2012. And after, she had unveiled a plaque, and had planted a tree, she had, also launched, the Diamond Jubilee Woods Project, whose initial aim, is to get Children, involved, in planting trees, at Home, and at School, to mark, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Year Celebrations. And, the Brand New: Blue Peter Garden, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK BBC Studios, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, has got, a Bronze Bust Statue, that is dedicated, to one, of the very first Blue Peter Dogs: Petra (1962-1977), by the Sculptor: William Timym MBE (1901-1990). And, The BBC Corporation, had originally, commissioned, a Bronze Bust Statue, of the Animal, during 1977, which had been, originally placed, at the Entrance, to the BBC, at Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London.

 

And, I have also seen, a BBC News Video, of Her Royal Highness: Princess Anne: The Princess Royal, who had officially opened, the Brand New: Blue Peter Garden, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK BBC Studios, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, on Thursday the 23rd of February 2012, and after, she had unveiled a plaque, and after, she had planted a tree, she had also launched, the Diamond Jubilee Woods Project, whose initial aim, is to get Children, involved, in planting trees, at Home, and at School, to mark, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Year Celebrations, on the CBBC (Children’s BBC) Website, on Friday the 23rd of March 2012.

 

And, after opening, the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, and Saint Mary’s Hospital, and a new Wing, at Manchester Royal Infirmary, in Manchester, Greater Manchester, along with his Royal Highness: Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and after, meeting, Staff and Patients, they had listened, to a specially-commissioned Musical Work, by The Royal Northern College of Music, Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth The II, went on, to officially open, the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, on Friday the 23rd of March 2012, which had been, a part, of the Royal Family’s Tour, of the United Kingdom, to mark, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Year Celebrations, and Hundreds of Schoolchildren, had cheered, and had, waved Flags, when she had arrived, at the BBC’s Brand New Home, in the MediaCityUK Complex, with one child, handing her, a home-made Greeting Card, saying: “WELCOME TO SALFORD”, on Friday the 23rd of March 2012. And, Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth The II, had also started, the BBC Sport Relief Mile, for Six Hundred Participants, from the Quayside, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, on Friday the 23rd of March 2012.

 

And, Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth The II, had also been, welcomed, by the Chairman of The Peel Group (the Developers of the MediaCityUK Complex): John Whittaker, and she had officially, opened: The BBC Studios, in the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, the Brand New: MediaCityUK BBC Studios, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester. And, she had also, unveiled, a plaque, in The Open Centre, to commemorate, the occasion. And, the Royal Party, were also taken, on a Tour of the BBC’s Studios, by the Current: BBC Director General: Mark Thompson, and the Current: Director, of BBC North: Peter Salmon. And, Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth The II, had visited, the Studio, where Match of The Day, and Football Focus, are Filmed, and she had also, watched a Rehearsal of Football Focus, Featuring, ex-Liverpool Defender, now Football Pundit: Mark Lawrenson, and German former player: Didi Hamaan, an ex-Liverpool midfielder. Presenter Dan Walker, explained how Football Focus, was constructed, before the Queen, was escorted, to the Children’s Television Studios, where CBBC (Children’s BBC), and Newsround, are broadcast. And there, Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth The II, was greeted, by Children’s Show Presenters: Chris Johnson, Ore Oduba and Cerrie Burnell. And, a Puppetry Performance, was given, by the Characters: Hacker T Dog and Dodge T Dog, with help, from Phil Fletcher, and Warrick Brownlow-Pike, respectively, who present, the Links, between Children’s Shows. “We thought you might bring the Corgis, with you?” Hacker T Dog said – before the Puppetmasters, had appeared, from beneath the desk, to reveal themselves, with a bow. “That’s very good, isn’t it?”, the Queen had said, on Friday the 23rd of March 2012. And, Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth The II, had also started, the BBC Sport Relief Mile, for six hundred participants, from the Quayside, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, on Friday the 23rd of March 2012. Later, the Royal Couple, had attended a Lunch, at Manchester Town Hall, which had been, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Manchester. While attending, a three-course Lunch, at Manchester Town Hall, the Queen, had met Newlyweds: John and Frances Canning, of Prestwich, Greater Manchester. The Couple had gone ahead, with their Wedding Ceremony, despite the Royal Visit, and it is believed, the Queen, had been Featured, in their Wedding photographs, on Friday the 23rd of March 2012. And Finally, Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth The II, had then, viewed a Jubilee Garden, which had been, unveiled in Albert Square, in her Honour, which has, as its Centrepiece, an enormous “Throne”, which had been, sculpted from a fallen Beech Tree, from Wythenshaw Park, on Friday the 23rd of March 2012.

 

And, I have also seen, some of, the BBC News Videos, of Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth The II, officially opening, the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, on Friday the 23rd of March 2012, which had been, a part, of the Royal Family’s Tour, of the United Kingdom, to mark, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Year Celebrations, and Hundreds, of Schoolchildren, had cheered, and had, waved Flags, when she had arrived, at the BBC’s Brand New Home, in the MediaCityUK Complex, with one child, handing her, a home-made Greeting Card, saying: “WELCOME TO SALFORD”, on Friday the 23rd of March 2012. And, Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth The II, had also started, the BBC Sport Relief Mile, for Six Hundred Participants, from the Quayside, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, on The Manchester Evening News Website, on Friday the 23rd of March 2012.

 

And, during the Diamond Jubilee Weekend, which had ran, from Saturday the 2nd of June 2012, until Tuesday the 5th of June 2012, the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, had launched, their Brand New Look: BBC Radio 6 Music Websites, for all of, their Presenters (and updating, their Presenters Websites, and their Home Page, is something, that the BBC Radio 6 Music Station, does, from time to time, anyway!), which had included, the Brand New Look: The BBC Radio 6 Music: Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show Website!

 


CRAIG CHARLES IN THE BLUE PETER GARDEN WHICH IS SITUATED, AT THE BRAND NEW: MEDIACITYUK COMPLEX

On Saturday the 12th of May 2012, Craig had announced, that he had appeared, in the Brand New: Blue Peter Garden, at the Brand New: MediaCityUK BBC Studios, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, and which, incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, on Friday the 11th of May 2012. And, he had had, his Photograph taken, via one of his Fans, who had been, at the Brand New: Mediacityuk Complex, for the day, behind, the Bronze Bust Statue, that is dedicated, to one, of the very First: Blue Peter Dogs: Petra (1962-1977), by the Sculptor: William Timym MBE (1901-1990). And, The BBC Corporation, had originally, commissioned, a Bronze Bust Statue, of the Animal, during 1977, which had been, originally placed, at the Entrance, to the BBC, at Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London, on his Funk and Soul Show, at the BBC 6 Music Radio Station.


CRAIG CHARLES: CORONATION STREET

At this point, in time, the Current Home, of the ITV Granada Studios, in Quay Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, is now, in the process, of being, rebuilt, and it will also, be re-located, from it's Present Home, in Quay Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester. And, the Brand New: ITV Granada Studios, will eventually be, situated, at Trafford Wharf, and which will, eventually be, very near, to The Imperial War Museum, and The Lowry, and the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, which incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester.

 

And, the Brand New: ITV Granada Studios, which will, eventually be, situated, at Trafford Wharf, and which will, eventually be, very near, to The Imperial War Museum, and The Lowry, and the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, and which, will eventually, become, the Brand New Home, of Coronation Street, and any, other Future: ITV Granada Television Programmes, and Projects, during the Spring of 2013!

 

And, I Daresay, that it, will Definitely, be something, for Craig, and the rest, of the Cast, and the Production Team, of Coronation Street, to look forward to, when the time, eventually comes around, for them all, to move, into the Brand New: ITV Granada Studios,

which will, eventually be, situated, at Trafford Wharf, and which will, eventually be, very near, to the The Imperial War Museum, and The Lowry, and the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, which incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester!

 

And, I have also seen, a Photograph (on The BBC Radio Times Website), and a BBC Manchester: News Video, of William Roache (Ken Barlow), and Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre), digging the Ceremonial Hole, which had started off, the very First Phase, of the Building Work, for the Brand New: ITV Granada Studios, which will, eventually be, situated, at Trafford Wharf, and which will, eventually be, very near, to The Imperial War Museum, and The Lowry, and the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, which incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, had originally, taken place, on Tuesday the 6th of September 2011, and which, had also, been promoted, by the Current Director, of BBC North: Peter Salmon, on the BBC News: Manchester Website, on Sunday the 20th of November 2011! And, I had also Found, that to be, very interesting, indeed, when I had seen it, at the time, anyhow!

 

And, I am also, Fully aware, that, with regard, to William Roache (Ken Barlow), and Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre), digging the Ceremonial Hole, which had started off, the very First Phase, of the Building Work, for the Brand New: ITV Granada Studios, which will, eventually be, situated, at Trafford Wharf, and which will, eventually be, very near, to The Imperial War Museum, and The Lowry, and the Brand New: MediaCityUK Complex, which is based, at The Greenhouse, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester, which incorporates, the BBC North and BBC North West Studios: BBC Manchester Headquarters, Dock House, Salford, Greater Manchester, had originally, taken place, on Tuesday the 6th of September 2011, via a a Photograph (on The BBC Radio Times Website), and a BBC Manchester: News Video, and which, had also, been promoted, by the Current Director, of BBC North: Peter Salmon, on the BBC News: Manchester Website, on Sunday the 20th of November 2011! And, I had also Found, that to be, very interesting, indeed, when I had seen it, at the time, anyhow!

 

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FOR YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION! PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE,

 

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

 

For those of you, who are interested, in preventing The BBC 6 Music (The
Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, is on Saturday evenings, from 7.00p.m
to 10.00p.m) and The BBC Asian Network Radio Stations, from closing
down.

 

On the Petitions.fm Website, there will be a petition to fill in and sign, which

is the most important thing to sort out, which should hopefully, prevent the

closure, of the BBC 6 Music and the BBC Asian Network Radio Stations, for

once and for all!

There will also be, the BBC Online Survey to fill in, which will be absolutely

crucial to fill in, because that will be presented to the Public Consultation on

May the 25th, and hopefully, filling in the BBC Online Survey, will hopefully,

prevent the closure of the BBC 6 Music and the BBC Asian Network Radio

Stations, for once and for all!

The will also be, an email correspondence, which has been set up for everybody’s

email box, where you can compose a lengthy email correspondence, for The BBC

Trust, which should make your opinions heard, which should hopefully, prevent

the closure of the BBC 6 Music and the BBC Asian Network Radio Stations, for

once and for all!

There will also be, a Website email correspondence, which has been set up, via The

Petitions.fm Website, where a much shorter email correspondence, which has been

automatically composed, which will make the job a lot easier, (but you can add, your

own opinions, onto it, if you so wish!), if you would prefer, to use the easier option,

of contacting The BBC Trust, which should make your opinions heard, which should

hopefully, prevent the closure of the BBC 6 Music and the BBC Asian Network Radio

Stations, for once and for all!

And the 38 Degrees Website, has also offered their support, to prevent, the closure of

the BBC 6 Music and the BBC Asian Network Radio Stations, for once and for all!

Thank you


Marie Birch


To all listeners of The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show:

 

Support for the return, of the Friday night: The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, on BBC 6 Music.

 

I have heard, that there may be a possibility, that the Friday night: Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, returning to BBC 6 Music, one day!

However, it is only a possibility, at the moment, and even though, Craig has received a lot of emails, from his listeners, with regard to their

demands of the Friday night: Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, making a comeback, to BBC 6 Music, I really do feel, that the more people,

who can email Craig, with regard to the possibility of his Friday Funk and Soul show, making a comeback, one day, then the more the merrier!

And Craig has stated, that he is having to cram as much as he can, into a three hour programme, on a Saturday night! And therefore, I really do

feel, that I have got nothing to lose, whatsoever, where making an appeal, for the Friday night: Craig Charles Funk and Soul show, to return to

BBC 6 Music, is concerned, anyhow! It may be worth a try, you never know!

 


(And, the Coldcut information, will be updated, as soon, as it is possible, for me, to do so! Marie Birch)

Unfortunately however, with regard, to my finding out, any more information, about the English Dance Music Duo: Coldcut, I am afraid, that there has, been far, too much information, and not, only that, there has, also been, far more, extensive research, involved, for me, to sort out, where they are concerned, at this point, in time! And, not only that, I am afraid, that there will be far, too much, information, with regard, to the English Dance Music Duo: Coldcut, than my Profile of Eddie Piller, can handle, at this point, in time! And therefore, the rest of my information, with regard, to the English Dance Music Duo: Coldcut, has recently, been copied over, and uploaded, on to, my BBC 6 Music Extra Information Website, via my Profile of Craig Charles’ Work For BBC 6 Music! Plus Some Very Important BBC 6 Music Information Website!

A COLDCUT: PROFILE

The English Dance Music Duo: Coldcut, comprising of Matt Black, and Jonathon More (an ex-art Teacher), who had originally, both, been Disc Jockeys, at KISS FM (and, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990), and they, had also, been, part-time DJs, on the Rare Groove Scene. And, The Rare Groove Scene, is defined, as very hard, to source, or relatively obscure, Soul or Jazz Music. And, The Rare Groove Scene, is primarily, associated, with Funk, Jazz and Pop, but it is, also connected, to sub-genres, including Jazz Fusion, Latin Jazz, Soul, R&B, Northern Soul, and Disco. And, Vinyl Records, that fall, into this category, generally have high re-sale prices. And, Rare Groove Records, have been sought after, by not only, Record Collectors, and Lovers, of this type of Music, but also, by Hip-hop Artists and Producers. Online Music Retailers, sell a wide selection, of The Rare Groove Scene, at more affordable prices, offering fast downloads, in Digital format. And, this availability, and ease of access, has brought about, a resurgence, of the genre, in recent years. And, collecting rare, Vinyl Records, is an important aspect, of The Rare Groove Scene. And, The Rare Groove Scene, began, when DJs, presented an eclectic, mix, of Music, that placed, a particular emphasis, on Politically Articulate Dance-Funk recordings, connected to The Black Power Movement, which is a Political slogan, and a name, for various, associated ideologies. And, The Black Power Movement, is used, in the movement, among people, of Black African descent, throughout the world, though primarily, by African Americans, in the United States of America. And, The Black Power Movement, was prominent, in the late nineteen sixties, and early nineteen seventies, emphasizing Racial pride, and the creation, of Black Political, and Cultural Institutions, to nurture, and promote, Black Collective interests, and advance, Black values. And, "Black Power" expresses a range, of Political goals, from defense, against Racial oppression, to the establishment, of Social Institutions, and a self-sufficient economy. And, the earliest, known usage of the term: “Black Power”, is found, in a 1954 book, by Richard Wright, an African-American Author, of sometimes, controversial novels, short stories, poems, and non-fiction. And, much of his literature, concerns, Racial themes, especially those, involving the plight, of African-Americans, during the late nineteenth, to mid-twentieth centuries. And, his work, helped, to re-define, discussions, of Race Relations, in the United States of America, in the mid-twentieth century, titled Black Power. Although, he did not: "Coin" the phrase, the New York Politician and Pastor: Adam Clayton Powell Junior, who had represented, Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives (1945–71), had been, the first person, in New York of African-American descent, elected to Congress, and he became, a powerful: National Politician, who had used, the term, on Sunday the 29th of May 1966, during a Baccalaureate Address, at Howard University: "To demand, these God-given rights, is to seek: Black Power". And, Pirate Radio stations, and DJs, participated, in a "Recovery, Repackaging, and Retrieval" of obscure music, that reflected, related to, or translated, inequalities of race and gender, and the struggles, of the Civil Rights Movement. And, Music, that had failed, to have gained acceptance, in a previous time, was given, a brand new: "New Lease of Life", by DJs, on Pirate Radio Stations. And, The Rare Groove Scene, also provided, a Musical space, where the 'Symbolic Capitol', of the music, became very important. And, the longest-running, Rare Groove Radio show, in the United States, is "Soul Power", on WWOZ 90.7 FM (New Orleans), and wwoz.org, and it is hosted, by DJ Soul Sister (aka "Soul Sister"), who is cited, as the "Queen of Rare Groove". And, The Soul Power Show, originally, began, during 1996. And, the term: “Soul Power”, was originally, coined by the British DJ: Norman Jay, after his: "The Original Rare Groove Show" on the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM (and, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990). And, Norman Jay’s: "The Original Rare Groove Show", had been, a collaboration, with the BBC Radio One: DJ, and Producer: Judge Jules, and it, had featured, a mainly, Urban soundtrack, from the nineteen seventies, and nineteen eighties, mixed in, with early: House Music. 

And as a College Student, Matt Black, had been, a Member of a Band, called: The Jazz Insects, whose first single, was played by the late John Peel, on his BBC Radio One Show. And Matt Black, is widely regarded, as one, of the most innovative people, in the brand new sphere, of Audio-visual performance . And, his legendary, Audio-visual Performance tracks, include: "Timber" by Coldcut, and Hexstatic (who are, a Music duo, consisting of Stuart Warren Hill (a pioneer, in Audio-visual culture, and a VJ (VJing, is a broad designation, for Realtime Visual Performance. Characteristics of VJing, are the creation, or manipulation of imagery, in Realtime Visual Performance, through technological mediation, and for an audience, in synchronization, to music. And, VJing, often takes place, at events, such as, Concerts, Nightclubs, Music Festivals and sometimes, in combination, with other Performative Arts. This results, in a live Multimedia performance, that can include Music, actors and dancers. And, the term: VJing, became popular, in its association, with MTV's Video Jockey, but its origins, date back, to the New York Club scene, of the nineteen seventies. In both situations, VJing is the manipulation, or selection of Visuals, in the same way, that DJing, is a selection and manipulation, of audio). And, Stuart, has also set up, an intensely, impressive 3D Solo project: Holotronica), and Robin Brunson (the very well-known, and well-respected: Artist and Pioneer, of Audio Visual-music), that specializes, in creating, "Quirky Audio-visual Electro”, as well, as early involvement, in the Classic Rave: VJ series: Xmix. And, Matt Black, is also one, of the inventors, of the VJamm Software, used in the Coldcut Live Show. And, Matt Black, is also a founding member, of the (now defunct) VJ Group: Hex or Hex Media (which had originally, been formed, during the early nineteen nineties, and had disbanded, during the late nineteen nineties, and Hex or Media, were, to eventually, become: Hexstatic, during 1997), and of the VJ group: The VJamm Allstars (who had originally, been formed, during the Millennium), with whom, he continues, to perform shows, to this very day. And, Matt Black, has also worked, alongside: Crass Agenda (Last Amendment, had been, formerly known, as: The Crass Collective. And, Crass Agenda, had been, the original working title, of a series, of collaborations, by ex-members, of the Anarchist Punk Band: Crass, and others. And, Crass, formally split up, during 1984), as part, of the Savage Utopia (a Record Album) project. And, Jonathon More, also DJed, on Pirate radio, hosting The Meltdown Show, on Kiss FM, (and, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990), and he had also worked, at the Reckless Records Store (from June 2007, until July 2010: the Reckless Records Store, had been, known, as: the Revival Records Store), on Berwick Street, Greater London, which Black, had visited as a customer, and where, they had obviously, first made, one another’s acquaintance. And, Matt Black, had also created, a mixtape, for a Capital Radio Mix competition. And, Matt Black, had played, the mixtape, to Jonathon More, who had suggested, a separate edit, be made, of part of the mix. And, Matt Black, had also mixed, the Jungle Book's "King of the Swingers" with the break, from James Brown's Funk song: "Funky Drummer", and the recording's, Drum break, performed, by Drummer Clyde Stubblefield, is one, of the most frequently, sampled Rhythmic breaks, in Hip hop, and Popular Music. Indeed, it lays a strong claim, to being, the most sampled, recording, ever, along, with the Amen Break, which is a brief: Drum solo, performed in 1969, by Gregory Cylvester "G. C." Coleman, in the song: "Amen, Brother", performed by the 1960’s Funk and Soul outfit: The Winstons, who were a 1960’s Funk and Soul Music group, based in Washington, DC, and they are best known, for their 1969 recording, of an EP, featuring a song, entitled "Colour Him Father", which was released, on the A-side, and a song, entitled "Amen, Brother", on the B-side. Half-way, into "Amen, Brother", there is a Drum solo (performed by G.C. Coleman), which would cause, The Winston's EP, to become, one of the most, widely-sampled records, in the history, of Electronic Music. Sampled audio clips, of the drum solo, became known as the Amen Break, which has been used, in thousands of tracks, in a large number, of musical genres, including: Hip-hop, Drum and Bass, Jungle, Big beat, Industrial, Electronica, and Pop Music. And, the full song, is an up-tempo, instrumental rendition, of Jester Hairston's: "Amen," (Jester Hairston, was an: American Composer, and Songwriter, and Arranger, and Choral Conductor, and actor. His notable compositions, include: "Amen," a Gospel-tinged theme, from the film: Lilies of the Field, and a 1963 hit, for the American Music Group, from Chicago: The Impressions, who had originally, formed, in 1958, and their repertoire, includes: Doo-wop, Gospel, Soul, and R&B, and the Christmas song: "Mary's Boy Child", which is also widely, performed, as a Christmas Carol), which he originally, composed, for the Sidney Poitier film: Lilies of the Field (1963) and which, was subsequently, popularized, by The Impressions, in 1964. And, The Winstons' version, was released, as a B-side, of the 45 RPM 7” Vinyl Single: "Color Him Father". And, this, had been, the start of a collaboration, that had been, the release, of Coldcut’s debut: 12” Vinyl Single: "Say Kids What Time Is It?", on the White Record Label: Ahead of Our Time Records, with only five hundred copies, pressed for sale, during January 1987. And, Coldcut’s debut: 12” Vinyl Single: "Say Kids What Time Is It?", which had originally, been released, on the White Record Label: Ahead of Our Time Records, with only, five hundred copies, pressed for sale, during January 1987, is renowned, as one, of the very first tracks, to be built, entirely around, Music sampling. But that said, however, as Coldcut’s debut: 12” Vinyl Single: "Say Kids What Time Is It?", which had originally, been released, on the White Record Label: Ahead of Our Time Records, with only, five hundred copies, pressed for sale, during January 1987, started to pick up, some popularity, more copies, were pressed, again, on the 12" Vinyl Single. And, Coldcut’s debut: 12” Vinyl Single: "Say Kids What Time Is It?", which had originally, been released, on the White Record Label: Ahead of Our Time Records, with only, five hundred copies, pressed for sale, during January 1987, had been built, entirely around, various samples. And, Coldcut’s debut: 12” Vinyl Single: "Say Kids What Time Is It?", which had originally, been released, on the White Record Label: Ahead of Our Time Records, with only, five hundred copies, pressed for sale, during January 1987, started, with the sampled line: "Say Kids What Time Is It?" from the theme song, to the American Children's Television Show: The Howdy Doody Show, (with Circus and Western Frontier themes, that was created, and produced, by E. Roger Muir, and telecast, on NBC (The National Broadcasting Company), in the United States, of America, from 1947 until 1960. And, the American Children’s Television Show: The Howdy Doody Show, (with Circus and Western Frontier themes, that was created, and produced, by E. Roger Muir, and telecast, on NBC (The National Broadcasting Company), in the United States of America, from 1947 until 1960, was a pioneer, in Children's Television programming, and set the pattern, for many similar: Children’s Television shows. And, the American Children’s Television Show: The Howdy Doody Show, (with Circus and Western Frontier themes), that was created, and produced, by E. Roger Muir, and telecast, on NBC (The National Broadcasting Company), in the United States of America, from 1947 until 1960, was a pioneer, in Children's Television programming, and set the pattern, for many similar: Children’s Television shows, was one, of the very first: Children’s Television series, that had been, produced, at NBC (The National Broadcasting Company), in The Rockefeller Center, in Studio 3A, and it, was also, a pioneer, in early colour production, as NBC (The National Broadcasting Company), at the time, owned, by TV Maker: RCA), used the American Children’s Television Show: The Howdy Doody Show, in part, to sell, colour Television sets, in the nineteen fifties), from which, the song, took its title. And, Coldcut’s debut: 12” Vinyl Single: "Say Kids What Time Is It?", which had originally, been released, on the White Record Label: Ahead of Our Time Records, with only, five hundred copies, pressed for sale, during January 1987, sampled, many Hip hop, Funk and Soul tracks, as well. And Coldcut, would later gain, more popularity, in the Music scene, with their remix, of the Hip-hop Duos: Eric B. And Rakim song: "Paid in Full", which also, incorporated, the use of various samples. And, the Hip-hop Duos: Eric B. And Rakim song: "Paid in Full", also used, the "Goodnight, Kids" sample, originally sampled, from the American Children's Television Show: The Howdy Doody Show, (with Circus and Western Frontier themes, that was created, and produced, by E. Roger Muir, and telecast, on NBC (The National Broadcasting Company), in the United States, of America, from 1947 until 1960. And, the American Children’s Television Show: The Howdy Doody Show, (with Circus and Western Frontier themes, that was created, and produced, by E. Roger Muir, and telecast, on NBC (The National Broadcasting Company), in the United States of America, from 1947 until 1960, was a pioneer, in Children's Television programming, and set the pattern, for many similar: Children’s Television shows. And, the American Children’s Television Show: The Howdy Doody Show, (with Circus and Western Frontier themes), that was created, and produced, by E. Roger Muir, and telecast, on NBC (The National Broadcasting Company), in the United States of America, from 1947 until 1960, was a pioneer, in Children's Television programming, and set the pattern, for many similar: Children’s Television shows, was one, of the very first: Children’s Television series, that had been, produced, at NBC (The National Broadcasting Company), in The Rockefeller Center, in Studio 3A, and it, was also, a pioneer, in early colour production, as NBC (The National Broadcasting Company), at the time, owned, by TV Maker: RCA), used the American Children’s Television Show: The Howdy Doody Show, in part, to sell, colour Television sets, in the nineteen fifties), previously used, by Coldcut, on "Say Kids What Time Is It?" And, shortly after, the release, of sample-built records, such as Coldcut’s debut: 12” Vinyl Single: "Say Kids What Time Is It?", which had originally, been released, on the White Record Label: Ahead of Our Time Records, with only, five hundred copies, pressed for sale, during January 1987, the popularity, of sample-built tracks. began to emerge. And, the tracks: "Pump Up the Volume", by M|A|R|R|S, which is, generally regarded, as a significant milestone, in the development, of British House Music and Music sampling. And, the song, "Pump Up the Volume", by M|A|R|R|S, which is, generally regarded, as a significant milestone, in the development, of British House Music and Music sampling, derives its title, directly from a lyrical sample from: "I Know You Got Soul", a hit single, by 4th & B'way/Island (And, Fourth and Broadway Records, in the United Kingdom, was a US-based subsidiary, of Island Records, that specialized in street-oriented music, such as Hip-hop. Established, in 1984, it was the Flagship Label of the Island Trading Company, the independent-distribution Parent Company of Island's, other Record Labels, that operated in the United States of America. And Fourth and Broadway Records, in the United Kingdom, was shut down in 1998, shortly after Chris Blackwell, left Island Records, and before, the merger of the PolyGram and MCA label families that became, Universal Music Group. And, Fourth and Broadway Records, in the United Kingdom, remaining Hip-hop artists, were transferred, to Def Jam Recordings) Labelmates: Eric B. And Rakim, released only months, prior in that same year, by M|A|R|R|S, which was a 1987, one-off Recording act, formed by the Groups: A.R. Kane (an Alternative Rock Band, Dream Pop duo, consisting of Alex Ayuli and Rudy Tambala, that had originally, formed, during 1986. Their name: A.R. Kane, was partially derived, from their first names, the "A" in Alex, and the "R" in Rudy. And, Ayuli and Tambala, were also part, of the one-off recording collective: M/A/R/R/S, which included, the group: Colourbox, during 1987. And, M/A/R/R/S’, song: "Pump Up the Volume", became a surprise, Worldwide: Number One Chart hit), and Colourbox, an Electronic Musical Group, on the 4AD Record label, who released, a number of records, between 1982 and 1987. And, the Band: Colourbox, was formed, by Brothers: Martyn and Steve Young, along with guest singers, until Lorita Grahame, joined as a permanent member, during 1983, which only released, one Commercial disc. And, M|A|R|R|S, became "a one-hit wonder of rare influence”, because of their International hit: "Pump Up the Volume", considered the first UK number one, to contain samples, from other songs, and they, were nominated, for a Grammy Award, during 1989, and the Acid House song: "Theme from S'Express", based on Rose Royce's: "Is It Love You're After", which is, widely regarded, as a pivotal moment, in Dance Music history, and it is notable, for introducing: Acid House culture, to the United Kingdom's Music Charts, by S’ Express, (who are otherwise known, as: Victim of the Ghetto), were a British Dance Music act, from the late nineteen eighties, who had one of the earliest commercial successes in the Acid House genre, and which had both, similarly incorporated, the sample style, of "Say Kids What Time Is It?", both peaked at ?", both peaked, at: #1, on the UK Singles Chart. And, later on, during the year of 1987, after Matt Black, had joined: Kiss FM (and, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990), with his own mix-based show, the pair, had eventually, joined forces, for their own show: Solid Steel, which is dedicated, to the name, of a series, of DJ mix albums, issued on the Ninja Tune independent Record Label, in the United Kingdom. And Solid Steel, also has a Radio Station Webcast, and related Live Concerts, which further showcase, the DJing talents, of such artists, where they were not only, able to play and mix records, but also display, their Cut-up technique live. The Solid Steel show was well-known, for airing: "The Broadest Beats in London". And, they were joined, by PC and Strictly Kev, from DJ Food, during 1993. And, the two hour show, was filled by improv, with each DJ, taking sets of thirty minutes. During 1997, Darren Knott, otherwise known as DK, joined the show as Producer, as Coldcut, and DJ Food, were increasingly away on tour. And, they left the former: London Pirate Radio Station: Kiss FM (and, the former: London Pirate Radio Station: KISS FM, had originally, been launched, during October 1985, and KISS 100, had originally, been launched, as a legal Radio Station, on Saturday the 1st of September 1990), after playlist changes, meant they would be consigned, to the Tuesday 2am-4am graveyard slot. The show was still recorded each week being available online, and syndicated worldwide. During 1999, they were offered a slot, on the advertisement-free: BBC's London Live Radio Station. And, this unique two hour show, has expanded to include guest mixes, regular video mixes and the additional 1 hour podcast highlights, regularly featuring in the top 10 music podcasts on iTunes with over three million downloads to date. And, during the same year, of 1987, the English Dance Music Duo, had adopted, the name: Coldcut, and set up, a Record Label: "Ahead of Our Time", to release, the single: "Beats + Pieces" (one of the formats, had also included: "That Greedy Beat", is based on "Gready G" originally released on the Better Dub from Studio One album, later re-released as "Greedy 'G'," on a twelve inch, credited to Brentford All Stars). And, all of these tracks, had originally, been made, by the assembly, of spliced tape edits, that would sometimes run: "All over the room". And, the Coldcut Music Duo, had used, sampling, from Led Zeppelin, to James Brown. And, their signature style, is Electronic Dance Music, featuring, cut up samples, of Hip hop, Breaks, Jazz, Spoken Word, and various, other types of music, as well, as Video, and Multimedia, and countless others.


 

ALICE RUSSELL AND WILL QUANTIC

(Come back to this, at a later date! Marie Birch)

Alice began to make, a name, for herself, in the early noughties, contributing to recordings, by the Latin Soul Band: Bah Samba, and Quantic, and the Electronica Hip-hop Soul Musician: TM Juke, and Kushti, which was, a side project, for the erstwhile Group : The Black Dog (And, The Black Dog, was originally founded, by Ken Downie, along with Ed Handley and Andy Turner. Regarded as Legends, by some, the Group, are pioneers who, along with acts, like: Autechre, Aphex Twin, µ-ziq and LFO, came to define, the Techno Movement, which is known, as Intelligent Dance Music (IDM) in the early nineteen nineties. And, affiliates: of the Group: Plaid, consisting of members, the Electronic Duo: Balil (Ed Handley), and Atypic (Andrew Turner), and Nostalgia 77, and the Musician, and DJ, and Record Producer: Will Quantic, who records, under various guises, notably, Quantic, and The Quantic Soul Orchestra, and The Limp Twins. And, Will Quantic’s music, draws upon, elements of Salsa, Bossa nova, Soul, Funk and Jazz. And, Will Quantic, plays the Guitars, and Bass, and Double Bass, and the Piano, and the Organ, and the Saxophone, and percussion. And, much of his sound, is of the original composition, with little, in the way, of sampling, of other Artists' material. And,Will Quantic, has also, got his own Record Label: Magnetic Fields, on which, he releases, Heavy Soul and Funk. And, The Magnetic Fields Record Label, is based, in Brighton, West Sussex. And, he has also, taken on remix duties, for over, thirty songs. And, Alice Russell, has also, worked on the albums: The 5th Exotic (2001), and Apricot Morning (2002), which had featured, her vocals, along with other, British Artists.

Thank you

Marie Birch


 

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