Keith Skues Appreciation Society - Radio

Tabbythecat · 14-04-2009, 11:53

I thought I would set up this thread for people to leave comments about a wonderful broadcaster who has been "spinning discs" since 1959, a true professional and simply put a really nice guy to talk to

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Radio Vet · 14-04-2009, 12:03

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Originally Posted by Tabbythecat

I thought I would set up this thread for people to leave comments about a wonderful broadcaster who has been "spinning discs" since 1959, a true professional and simply put a really nice guy to talk to

Any nasty comments will be notified to the moderators

He won't like being described as such but he is "a national treasure", if ever there was one.

Tabbythecat · 14-04-2009, 12:15

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Originally Posted by Radio Vet

He won't like being described as such but he is "a national treasure", if ever there was one.

I know "Cardboard Shoes" doesnt see himself as that ( bet I get an email from him) but you cannot argue the genuine niceness he has unlike some

Rodney Collins · 14-04-2009, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Tabbythecat

I thought I would set up this thread for people to leave comments about a wonderful broadcaster who has been "spinning discs" since 1959, a true professional and simply put a really nice guy to talk to

Any nasty comments will be notified to the moderators

Nasty comments? I am not even sure the guy has any enemies. I worked with Keith in the early 70's at the BBC. Nice guy, great voice and very knowledgeable

Tabbythecat · 14-04-2009, 12:46

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Originally Posted by Rodney Collins

Nasty comments? I am not even sure the guy has any enemies. I worked with Keith in the early 70's at the BBC. Nice guy, great voice and very knowledgeable

I know Rodney Keith is loved by all, hence the reason behind this thread
but as Eric Clapton once said "There's One In Every Crowd"

Sibeber · 14-04-2009, 13:03

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Originally Posted by Tabbythecat

I know Rodney Keith is loved by all, hence the reason behind this thread
but as Eric Clapton once said "There's One In Every Crowd"

I don't know of anyone who has had a bad experience working with Keith ,I worked with him for a short period and our changeovers were always a pleasure .An absolute gentleman .

minuet · 14-04-2009, 13:43

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Originally Posted by Tabbythecat

I know Rodney Keith is loved by all, hence the reason behind this thread
but as Eric Clapton once said "There's One In Every Crowd"

Bit of a contradiction. Seems strange that you'd need the rider in the OP if he's 'loved by all'.

Can someone tell me what all this cardboard shoes thing is about. I can't think of any relevence to radio, so it seems a strange nickname to carry through a radio career.

ianradioian · 14-04-2009, 13:49

Yes, I enjoy old bumbling "Cardboard Shoes" on the radio--we need a few more like him as well. He does a lot for charity as well out of his own pocket, which he keeps quiet...Always a pleasure to hear......I hope he stays on-air for a few more years yet, and doesnt retire........

Mr Rigsby · 14-04-2009, 13:50

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Tabby, that made me chuckle!

Tabbythecat · 14-04-2009, 14:01

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Originally Posted by minuet

Can someone tell me what all this cardboard shoes thing is about. I can't think of any relevence to radio, so it seems a strange nickname to carry through a radio career.

its a simple answer minuet
its because its "rhyming slang" Cardboard Shoes Keith Skues etc

Tabbythecat · 14-04-2009, 14:03

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Originally Posted by ianradioian

Yes, I enjoy old bumbling "Cardboard Shoes" on the radio--we need a few more like him as well. He does a lot for charity as well out of his own pocket, which he keeps quiet...Always a pleasure to hear......I hope he stays on-air for a few more years yet, and doesnt retire........

Skuesy has been semi-retired since 2005 but is still as active as ever and you will be pleased to know that Pirate Radio Skues has ben re-comissioned for another year

Mr Rigsby · 14-04-2009, 14:03

Or very bad Cockney Slang!

Tabbythecat · 14-04-2009, 14:04

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Originally Posted by Mr Rigsby

Tabby, that made me chuckle!

Well I like "Skuesy"

so does Mrs T

MartinRosen · 14-04-2009, 14:04

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Originally Posted by ianradioian

Yes, I enjoy old bumbling "Cardboard Shoes" on the radio--we need a few more like him as well. He does a lot for charity as well out of his own pocket, which he keeps quiet...Always a pleasure to hear......I hope he stays on-air for a few more years yet, and doesnt retire........

Can't argue with that.

Keith, the original 'revived 45' !!

Mr Rigsby · 14-04-2009, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Tabbythecat

Well I like "Skuesy"

so does Mrs T

I am surprised he is still going. I thought he retired and defected to the Spanish sun decades ago, Ed Stewart style!

Tabbythecat · 14-04-2009, 14:08

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Originally Posted by MartinRosen

Can't argue with that.

Keith, the original 'revived 45' !!

And he keeps on "rockin" Sunday nights with him are essential listening, he will be back at the Forum in Norwish this Sunday

Tabbythecat · 14-04-2009, 14:09

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Originally Posted by Mr Rigsby

I am surprised he is still going. I thought he retired and defected to the Spanish sun decades ago, Ed Stewart style!

See #11
No he lives in Skues Towers (not saying exactly where)

Mr Rigsby · 14-04-2009, 14:10

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Originally Posted by Tabbythecat

See #11
No he lives in Skues Towers (not saying exactly where)

Chelmsford, Essex?

MartinRosen · 14-04-2009, 14:27

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Originally Posted by Mr Rigsby

Chelmsford, Essex?

Norwich.

Mr Rigsby · 14-04-2009, 14:40

Okay, not far then!

Tabbythecat · 14-04-2009, 14:42

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Norwich.

Say no more Martin

Mr Rigsby · 14-04-2009, 14:57

He's not related to Alan Partridge is he?

John259 · 14-04-2009, 14:58

Keith's one a very small group of people, a Radio Caroline presenter whose on-air surname can't also be a first name.

John

MartinRosen · 14-04-2009, 15:02

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Originally Posted by John259

Keith's one a very small group of people, a Radio Caroline presenter whose on-air surname can't also be a first name.

John

Walker ? Day ? A'Hearn ? Lodge ? (from the top of my head!).

14-04-2009, 15:06

Keith who?

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Tabbythecat Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Living In a Catbox With Mrs T Services: Virgin Media Broadband 4MB Posts: 25,746 Blog Entries: 1	Keith Skues Appreciation Society I thought I would set up this thread for people to leave comments about a wonderful broadcaster who has been "spinning discs" since 1959, a true professional and simply put a really nice guy to talk to Any nasty comments will be notified to the moderators

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ianradioian Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,680	Yes, I enjoy old bumbling "Cardboard Shoes" on the radio--we need a few more like him as well. He does a lot for charity as well out of his own pocket, which he keeps quiet...Always a pleasure to hear......I hope he stays on-air for a few more years yet, and doesnt retire........

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John259 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Services: LG LCD IDTV; Tacolneston TX; Virgin Net Posts: 5,100	Keith's one a very small group of people, a Radio Caroline presenter whose on-air surname can't also be a first name. John