John Osborne (broadcaster)

John Osborne (broadcaster)

John Osborne broadcaster, birthday 28 September, started his radio career on London's pirate radio circuit, culminating in South London's very successful Horizon Radio.

In the mid eighties he interviewed artists such as Madonna, Kajagoogoo, Nick Heywood and Mary Wilson of the supremes - for pirate radio. Soul on Sound and Soundwave Magazine. John also carved a very successful career as a club DJ in clubs such as The Hippodrome, Camden Palace, Limelight, Buzz Bar, Room at the Top, Stage 3, Cinderellas Rockerfellas, 5th Avenue and The Ritzy. In 1992 he won the BEDA Club DJ of the year award and was nominated for The Disco International award.

John became the presenter of the DMC Mixing Championships for a two-year period 92-94.

In the 80's and 90's John also wrote the for music press. He is a keen football supporter, John supports Arsenal,

In 1996 John Osborne started working in legal local radio. He joined Invicta FM the independent local radio station for Kent owned by Capital Radio, during this time interviewed The Spice Girls, Boyzone, Craig David, Jim Kerr, Robin Gibb and loads more, he presented various shows including The Wind Down Zone, Just 80's, Boogie Years, The Online Request Show and finally the 1-5pm afternoon slot Mon-Fri and the Friday and Saturday night Club Dance Show. He appeared in just about every nightclub in Kent during this time