Phil Easton - Radio

Scott Temple · 02-02-2009, 23:13

http://radiotoday.co.uk/news.php?extend.4354.2

A legend, who was brave enough to put me to air to read a what's on as a very timid 13 year old whilst on work experience at Orchard FM.

Rest in peace, Phil.

A great loss to the airwaves.

Bingo_Reg · 02-02-2009, 23:34

I'm absolutely gutted.

As a teenage rock fan in the mid-seventies I used to love listening to the Great Easton Express on Radio City which was required listening every night at 6.30. He also used to do rock discos at the Floral Hall in Southport that were always good nights.

Years later I heard that he'd moved to Orchard FM and it was strange listening to him on the mid-morning show presenting the Britpop hits of the time whilst on holiday in Minehead.

RIP Phil. He was, indeed, a legend.

Andy Rimmer · 03-02-2009, 00:20

Terrible News. RIP

steel wheels · 03-02-2009, 00:23

What a shock I used to see him in the local Sainsburys doing his shopping, and was a regular listener to him on Magic 1548 breakfast.

A very sad loss indeed! RIP Phil

Steve West · 03-02-2009, 00:41

Sad news indeed. I knew Phil well from the days when he'd visit Rick Dane and myself at the Radio Jackie North rock nights. Strangely the most popular new rock tunes we played would always appear the next week on the Great Easton Express...Industrial espionage I'm sure! Great bloke though - always bought us naughty pirates a pint or two.

R.I.P Phil

andycurly · 03-02-2009, 00:53

wow im in shock so sudden sadly missed

R.I.P.Phill

bwilliams · 03-02-2009, 01:24

Absolutely gutted, I was only listening to him last week.

RIP Phil

andycurly · 03-02-2009, 01:30

he was on air monday morning as well

Miles Platting · 03-02-2009, 01:35

Sad to have lost both Phil and Tim Grundy within the space of 24 hours, both in their 50s!

TorontoToffee · 03-02-2009, 02:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bingo_Reg

As a teenage rock fan in the mid-seventies I used to love listening to the Great Easton Express on Radio City which was required listening every night at 6.30.
RIP Phil. He was, indeed, a legend.

With you on this one. He was essential listening on City for all things rock and really knew his stuff.

A sad day. R I P Phil.

johnly · 03-02-2009, 03:33

Really sad news. For those who aren't aware, Phil was also the pitchside voice at Anfield. He announced the teams, got people warmed up for the game and more. I will certainly not just miss hearing him on air, but also at Liverpool home games.

RIP Phil, YNWA

jaybs · 03-02-2009, 06:41

I'm in such deep shock, Phil was a real gentleman and it was such a pleasure to work with him for so many years. Phil was at Orchard when I was made redundant and was the first to offer me a job!

RIP Phil, Radio will miss You!

John

SteveMartin · 03-02-2009, 06:56

I'm really shocked at this news.

Phil was a great broadcaster, I was a big fan of The Express all those years ago.

RIP

uggla · 03-02-2009, 08:06

only had him on yesterday really shocked

rip phil

wakaday · 03-02-2009, 08:09

Phil is responsible for my musical tastes which he had an influence over in the 70s and 80s. I grew up with the Express and Radio Jackie North.
It was on his show that I first heard the words, "On a hot summer night, would you etc etc etc".

RIP phil

YNWA.

Miles Platting · 03-02-2009, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnly

Really sad news. For those who aren't aware, Phil was also the pitchside voice at Anfield. He announced the teams, got people warmed up for the game and more. I will certainly not just miss hearing him on air, but also at Liverpool home games.

RIP Phil, YNWA

I trust there'll be a minute's silence at the next home game (Man City on the 22nd)?!?

Arthur Pringle · 03-02-2009, 08:56

I can't believe Phil and Tim have gone, terrible news. I remember Phil and Johnny Kennedy used to have some good banter together

Dave Englefield · 03-02-2009, 09:09

Very, very sad news. A true legend and gentleman of the airwaves. RIP Phil

Hot Rats · 03-02-2009, 10:45

Like everyone here I'm gutted to hear the news. It's another piece of my childhood that's gone forever.

When I think of Phil I think of nights in my bedroom doing my homework (or not), listening to the Great Easton Express. It was great stuff.

On the day John Lennon died The Great Easton Express was essential listening. I still have the cassettes of the show I recorded that night.

Keep on rocking Phil.

richie wild · 03-02-2009, 11:48

not a fan particularly of heavy rock, i used to tune in for Captain Kremmen on monday nights.

R.I.P Phil

radio nut · 03-02-2009, 11:55

wonder if the stations they worked on will pay tribute to them?

Cliff P · 03-02-2009, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by radio nut

wonder if the stations they worked on will pay tribute to them?

Radio City, CityTalk and Magic 1548 all have tributes on their Websites.

Alas Orchard FM have nothing, which is a real shame given the years he was there.

William128 · 03-02-2009, 12:52

Very sad news, I can't believe it, god bless him.
The Great Eastern Express with Phil and Kevin Mc Dempster, was one of my fave shows on City during the early 1980's.

Just bought the Liverpool Echo,, front page dedicated to a "Radio Legend"!

andycurly · 03-02-2009, 13:14

At Orchard he gave Jermery Kyle his big break in radio

johnly · 03-02-2009, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miles Platting

I trust there'll be a minute's silence at the next home game (Man City on the 22nd)?!?

Firmly expect so mate, LFC are impeccable when it comes to doing minute silences and what not. Although the tradition seems to be changing and a minutes applause is appearing to be popular. Still very respectful

Here's the link to the story on LFC's official site
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drill...90203-0816.htm

02-02-2009, 23:13	#1
Scott Temple Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 48	Phil Easton http://radiotoday.co.uk/news.php?extend.4354.2 A legend, who was brave enough to put me to air to read a what's on as a very timid 13 year old whilst on work experience at Orchard FM. Rest in peace, Phil. A great loss to the airwaves.

02-02-2009, 23:34	#2
Bingo_Reg Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bolton Services: Sky; Wanadoo Broadband Unlimited Posts: 1,392	I'm absolutely gutted. As a teenage rock fan in the mid-seventies I used to love listening to the Great Easton Express on Radio City which was required listening every night at 6.30. He also used to do rock discos at the Floral Hall in Southport that were always good nights. Years later I heard that he'd moved to Orchard FM and it was strange listening to him on the mid-morning show presenting the Britpop hits of the time whilst on holiday in Minehead. RIP Phil. He was, indeed, a legend.

03-02-2009, 00:20	#3
Andy Rimmer Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North West England Services: Sky+ HD & Sky Broadband Posts: 1,120	Terrible News. RIP

03-02-2009, 00:23	#4
steel wheels Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: liverpool Services: the whole sky thing,freeview,9xdab Posts: 940	What a shock I used to see him in the local Sainsburys doing his shopping, and was a regular listener to him on Magic 1548 breakfast. A very sad loss indeed! RIP Phil

03-02-2009, 00:41	#5
Steve West Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Xanadu Posts: 80	Sad news indeed. I knew Phil well from the days when he'd visit Rick Dane and myself at the Radio Jackie North rock nights. Strangely the most popular new rock tunes we played would always appear the next week on the Great Easton Express...Industrial espionage I'm sure! Great bloke though - always bought us naughty pirates a pint or two. R.I.P Phil

03-02-2009, 00:53	#6
andycurly Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Wales Services: Sky Plus,Plusnet 8Meg Posts: 196	wow im in shock so sudden sadly missed R.I.P.Phill

03-02-2009, 01:24	#7
bwilliams Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wirral, England Posts: 886	Absolutely gutted, I was only listening to him last week. RIP Phil

03-02-2009, 01:30	#8
andycurly Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Wales Services: Sky Plus,Plusnet 8Meg Posts: 196	he was on air monday morning as well

03-02-2009, 01:35	#9
Miles Platting Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wigan Posts: 802	Sad to have lost both Phil and Tim Grundy within the space of 24 hours, both in their 50s!

03-02-2009, 03:33	#11
johnly Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 27	Really sad news. For those who aren't aware, Phil was also the pitchside voice at Anfield. He announced the teams, got people warmed up for the game and more. I will certainly not just miss hearing him on air, but also at Liverpool home games. RIP Phil, YNWA

03-02-2009, 06:41	#12
jaybs Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North West England Services: Freeview Digital, FM, LW, SW, AM and DAB Posts: 2,330	I'm in such deep shock, Phil was a real gentleman and it was such a pleasure to work with him for so many years. Phil was at Orchard when I was made redundant and was the first to offer me a job! RIP Phil, Radio will miss You! John

03-02-2009, 06:56	#13
SteveMartin Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,251	I'm really shocked at this news. Phil was a great broadcaster, I was a big fan of The Express all those years ago. RIP

03-02-2009, 08:06	#14
uggla Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: merseyside Services: virgin xl Posts: 431	only had him on yesterday really shocked rip phil

03-02-2009, 08:09	#15
wakaday Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liverpool Services: Sky, Technomate 1500 with a big dish and motor. Posts: 109	Phil is responsible for my musical tastes which he had an influence over in the 70s and 80s. I grew up with the Express and Radio Jackie North. It was on his show that I first heard the words, "On a hot summer night, would you etc etc etc". RIP phil YNWA.

03-02-2009, 08:56	#17
Arthur Pringle Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Barley Mow Posts: 4,306	I can't believe Phil and Tim have gone, terrible news. I remember Phil and Johnny Kennedy used to have some good banter together

03-02-2009, 09:09	#18
Dave Englefield Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3	Very, very sad news. A true legend and gentleman of the airwaves. RIP Phil

03-02-2009, 10:45	#19
Hot Rats Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cheshire Services: Freeview Posts: 53	Like everyone here I'm gutted to hear the news. It's another piece of my childhood that's gone forever. When I think of Phil I think of nights in my bedroom doing my homework (or not), listening to the Great Easton Express. It was great stuff. On the day John Lennon died The Great Easton Express was essential listening. I still have the cassettes of the show I recorded that night. Keep on rocking Phil.

03-02-2009, 11:48	#20
richie wild Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: wirral Services: rai/mediaset, la7, AB3, TNT SAT, ABSat, Ant 1, sky, freeview, TiVo, dab Posts: 6,085	not a fan particularly of heavy rock, i used to tune in for Captain Kremmen on monday nights. R.I.P Phil

03-02-2009, 11:55	#21
radio nut Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: west midlands Services: freeview Posts: 774	wonder if the stations they worked on will pay tribute to them?

03-02-2009, 12:52	#23
William128 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 415	Very sad news, I can't believe it, god bless him. The Great Eastern Express with Phil and Kevin Mc Dempster, was one of my fave shows on City during the early 1980's. Just bought the Liverpool Echo,, front page dedicated to a "Radio Legend"!

03-02-2009, 13:14	#24
andycurly Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Wales Services: Sky Plus,Plusnet 8Meg Posts: 196	At Orchard he gave Jermery Kyle his big break in radio