Annie Nightingale is one of the most popular DJs in London. Whenever Annie Nightingale is invited for an interview, she recounts how it was difficult to master the technical aspects of broadcasting. She had to put in a lot of effort to deliver quality. She is a great source of empowerment for women who aspire to be DJs.
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She was born on 1 April 1940 to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Nightingale. She got a scholarship at Lady Eleanor Holles School and later joined the polytechnic of central London, the present-day University of Westminster where she pursued her degree in journalism. During the revolutionary years of her youth, she was a boutique owner and ran fashion shows. She helped leading pop artists like David Bowie, Ian Dury, Eminem, and Primal among others to thrive in the music industry.
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In the 1960s and 1970s before joining BBC radio, she wrote columns for the daily express, cosmopolitan, and daily sketch magazine. Annie Nightingale later joined BBC radio on 8 February 1970 becoming the first female DJ on the BBC. She hosted the Sunday evening show. The show was canceled and she became a host of the singles review show. Herself, Alan Black, Pete Drummond, Mike Harding, John Peel, and Bob Harris were given the late-night show to host sounds of the 70s.
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She has traveled and performed all over the world. Some of the places she has performed include Ibiza, Los Angeles, Barcelona, and Warsaw. She also broadcasts TV and Radio documentaries during visits to France and even the United States. She has also published two autobiographical books called Chase the Fade and Wicked Speed.
