Ricky Wilson has returned to present a BBC Radio 2 series on Rock and Roll.
Produced by Made in Manchester, the singer will celebrate music from the 1950s and early 60s.
“Ricky Wilson has a real passion for 50s and early 60s rock ‘n’ roll,” said MIM co-producer Kurt Brookes.
“Expect a selection of vintage rock and roll from Chuck Berry, Larry Williams, Gene Vincent, Brenda Lee, and The Everly Brothers. But it’s not all rock and roll from the States, he’ll also be playing some of the best hits from some of the UK’s stars of the time including Marty Wilde, Billy Fury, Tommy Steele, Dickie Pride, and many more. In the first episode, Ricky kicks off proceedings with one of Little Richard’s most popular songs and we hear a triple from the ‘King of Rock & Roll’ himself, Elvis Presley.”
Wilson won an APA Music Host of the Year award for his work on the first series.
“I couldn’t be more excited about returning with even more of my Rock & Roll Classics. I can’t wait for you to hear some of my old favourites, and even some of my new favourites, twisting and bopping through each hour,” he said.
It airs on 9pm on BBC Radio Two on Sunday April 10th.
“Ricky grew up in the early 80s when the 50s enjoyed something of a revival in peoples affections. The music inspired him and this enthusiasm and passion for the music is reflected in this second series,” added MIM Creative Director Ashley Byrne.
