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Sky News John Salisbury / Presenter, Advertising account manager
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Born in London but having spent my formative years in Stevenage, I have been a soul boy since the very early eighties (stay press, piped jeans, Pringle Jumper, and the rest).
I have spent the decades since listening to and discovering the massive spectrum of Soul Music. Listening to radio shows; reading various magazines, such as Blues and Soul and the back of numerous record sleeves; have all fuelled my passion and hunger to discover even more.
I first put my record collection and knowledge to good use at the ripe old age of 40, by buying the necessary equipment and getting on the decks at various parties and fund-raising events, all with a soulful theme.
I only made my presenting debut in August 2019, with no previous broadcasting experience and I consider it one of the best things I have ever done as “ I am so privileged to be able to play the music I love, to a radio audience.”
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