In away tonight - but a run of interview hour special repeats from midday on greatmusicstories.com - and a full repeat broadcast of the Band of the Year show tonight from 5pm. Happy weekend all ๐๐
That was 2024 folks, congrats to @quireboysoffic@ThievesLiberty@metheridge @bluenationmusic and the Magnum family.
Some @SpikeQuireboys interview hour repeats on the way to mark the occasion and see out the evening.
Thanks for tuning in. Good night, sweet dreams. Much love
Big huge congrats to the cello maestro @calum_ingram for crashing the Top 20 bands of 2024 - at #16. an Album of the Month this year and great reaction to the super fun interviews. and the votes followed. Big congrats Calum who stands tall for individuality in a crowded scene
Big congrats @HBStheband@calum_ingram and @GoneSavageband for making the final 30 of 2024.
Band of the year reveal and the final top 20 on next Fridays show
Thanks for everyone for voting over the last year. Band of the Year 2024 next Friday 6pm. Clear your diaries
Band of the Year 2024:
The shortlist.
A celebration of diversity of talent in the scene today.
Thanks to everyone for voting.
Band of the Year show next Friday 6pm. Do join us x
Quincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer, has died. He was 91.
Read more about his life and legacy here: bit.ly/4fnvP00
RIP Quincy Jones - the legendary music producer has passed away aged 91.
In addition to winning 28 Grammy Awards for his work as a producer, Jones was also the recipient of an Academy Award and an Emmy.
Quincy is filmed here giving "the best advice I ever got"