John Rea

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John was a former scientist but now works in IT as a computer manager. A presenter on HCR from the first broadcast in the summer of 1995 John was trained by Radio Hinchingbrooke where he still hosts a weekly Rock & Roll /Rhythm & Blues show on a Thursday night.

He presents "The Rock & Roll Show" between 8pm and 10pm on a Tuesday evening which "does exactly what it says on the tin". The music ranges mainly from late 1940's to late 1950's - with the odd sprinkling of early 1960's recordings. Some of the rarer recordings are transferred to CD from original vinyl to add that authentic click, hiss & pop that we all know and love - "the vinyl experience".

Favourite food: Italian (naturally), Vegetarian (organic).
Favourite Sport: watching other people play sport (mainly motor sports - F1 racing, motorcycle, rally, etc).
Favourite Artists: Elvis, Four Tops, Buddy Holly, Barbara Lewis, Smokey Robinson, Marvelettes and countless early Soul acts that never saw the light of day in the UK.
Ambition: To host the "The Rock & Roll Show" full time for HCR or as a second choice the spot on Radio 2 when Mark Lamarr is too busy will do.

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john.rea@hcrfm.co.uk