Jeremy Vine Greg James and Jo Whiley have led tributes to “legendary” BBC radio presenter Janice Lengthy following her dying aged 66.
The radio DJ, who grew to become a “trailblazer” as the primary lady to have her personal day by day present on Radio 1 and the primary common feminine presenter on Prime Of The Pops, died at residence on Christmas Day following a brief sickness, her agent stated.
Throughout her 40-year profession, she helped launch the careers of future stars together with Amy Winehouse, Adele and The Smiths, and led protection of main music occasions comparable to Stay Support.
Broadcaster Vine shared a photograph of Lengthy at her radio sales space to Twitter and wrote: “Going to overlook you, #janicelong.
He additionally posted a picture of Lengthy along with her brother, the late entertainer Keith Chegwin including: “Brother and sister, each left us far too younger, at 60 and 66.”
BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James described Lengthy as a “actually good radio particular person”.
He added: “She was so type and candy to me after I was on earlies on R1 and he or she was on R2 nights on the identical time.
“She picked the greats and obtained them in session earlier than different DJs had even heard of them. She was such amusing as properly.”
BBC Radio 2 presenter Jo Whiley hailed Lengthy a “trailblazer and position mannequin for all girls broadcasters”.
She added: “Her ardour for music was unrivalled. I beloved her Radio 1 present with a ardour. Condolences to her household”
Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts agreed, writing on Twitter: “Thanks for all the pieces you probably did to encourage others and open doorways for different girls and radio presenters to prosper.”
BBC Radio Wales, the place Lengthy had hosted a night present since 2017, aired a tribute present to her on Boxing Day afternoon hosted by presenter Mal Pope and that includes a few of her favorite songs.
Best Hits Radio, who she offered for on a Saturday afternoon, additionally celebrated the life and work of Lengthy with a present on Sunday.
A spokesperson for the station stated: “She was one-of-a-kind and might be vastly missed by all of us and her treasured listeners.”
Comic Paul O’Grady additionally stated he was “gutted” to listen to of the radio DJ’s dying as he posted a put up of her smiling to Instagram.
He wrote: “She was the primary lady to current Prime of the Pops and a legendary presenter on Radio, a medium that she was obsessed with.
“I used to like listening to her on late night time Radio 2 notably after I was writing books as she was such good firm and saved me going.”
Scottish singer Midge Ure, who co-organised Stay Support with Bob Geldof, additionally mirrored on reminiscences with Lengthy on the profit live performance.
He stated: “Dreadful information. Janice stood with us on the pitch at Wembley stadium as we introduced Stay Support. A broadcast legend and absolute music lover.”
BBC Radio 2’s Ken Bruce recalled having “such amusing” with Lengthy whereas filming Antiques Roadtrip collectively” and added that she was a “nice broadcaster” and “all the time terrific firm”.
Peter Hook of Pleasure Division and New Order and The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess additionally shared tributes.
Hook stated she was “all the time an incredible pal and an incredible supporter of our music” and added: “She was a beautiful girl and a pleasure to be round. RIP.”
Burgess, from The Charlatans, praised Lengthy for her help of fledgling bands.
He stated on Twitter: “Janice Lengthy was a supporter and mentor for therefore many bands.
“To listen to our information on her present was all the time the largest thrill – her enthusiasm and love shone via. One in every of a sort. Secure travels, we’ll miss ya.”
Pop band Frankie Goes To Hollywood stated Lengthy “all the time had their backs” and credited her with being the primary presenter to play and interview the band on the radio.
The Pet Store Boys additionally mirrored on Lengthy’s early help for his or her band and stated they had been “very unhappy” to listen to of her dying.
Rock band Doves, singer Billy Bragg and Reverend Richard Coles, who was a part of the pop duo the Communards, additionally remembered the radio DJ for serving to to launch their music careers.
Her agent Nigel Forsyth stated in an announcement: “Janice was a beautiful, heat human being and distinctive broadcaster.
“She instructed a superb story and all the time made you roar with laughter along with her sharp wit. She is going to depart behind her husband Paul and two youngsters, who she thought the world of.
“Janice beloved the BBC and began her profession as a station assistant at BBC Radio Merseyside in 1979, to finish it with the magnificent individuals at BBC Radio Wales.
“Janice wished it recognized she was so grateful to the NHS and all who taken care of her there.”
Kaynak: briturkish.com
