Don't forget to join me for THE BIG DRIVE HOME weekdays from 4:30pm, with the best music variety for East Berkshire and South Bucks, the latest traffic and travel, news and things to make you laugh and totally forget the day at work you had! Also, join Steve for i-Play, every weekday 7pm to 8pm, where you get to pick the music we play in our very own interactive jukebox.
But who is Steve Rockford? He agreed to answer some questions for us, but told us that if the Inland Revenue ask for him, to tell them he had left the country ten years ago and currently resides tax free on Jersey.
How old are you?
30ish
How did you get into radio?
Like so many others, I started in hospital radio when I was around 15 years old. My first paid gig was working in radio news, as a music news reporter, and things went on from there.
What's the best bit of your job?
Right now it has to be playing the best tunes for East Berkshire and South Bucks and getting paid for it! Woohoo! ;-) In the past, its been pretty cool doing shows in several different countries around the world!
Who's the most famous person you've met?
Time 106.6’s Morning presenter Paul Owens…. No only joking, I’ve met lots of bands, movie stars, and politicians (yawn) over the years, but one of the coolest things was having a cup of tea and a chat with Simon Pegg when he was working on Shaun of the Dead.
What's the most embarrassing thing you've done on air?
When I was just starting out, I had a “day job” as well as doing overnights on a radio station, so as you can imagine, I lacked sleep! One night, I was soooo tired, I fell asleep on air and woke up with my head on the mixing desk - not good!
What's your favourite "radio story"?
When I was 15 at the Hospital Radio station where I started out hosting a show with the “voice of the balls” Alan Dedicoat.
Who's your favourite band/artist at the moment?
I'm totally loving the new album of covers from Seal which is due to be released soon.
Favourite song from the 60s or 70s?
For the 1960’s it has to beTom Jones – It’s not unusual. And yes, I do dance like Carlton from the Fresh Prince to it!!
For the 1970’s it has to be the one and only Luther Vandross – Never Too Much! Get that glitter jacket on!! Also, could I pick a Clash record too? ;-)
Favourite song from the 1980s?
How can I choose one?!! The 80’s were my good times growing up with so much great music around me. Let me go for a top five as of right now – ask me tomorrow and I will give you a different answer! hehe
1. Peter Cetera – Glory of Love
2. Huey Lewis & The News – The Power Of Love (which is also my karaoke classic!)
3. Toto – Rosanna
4. A-HA – Take on me
5. Dexy's Midnight Runners – Come on Eileen
Favourite song from the 1990s?
Again, I’m gonna have to go for a top five as of today, as I constantly change my mind!
1. Ace Of Bass – Life is a Flower
2. All Saints – Under The Bridge
3. Wet Wet Wet – Goodnight Girl
4. Take That – Pray
5. Jamiroquai – Virtual Insanity
Favourite song from the 2000s?
I’m going through a big Avril Lavigne phase! Right now, my fave track has to be My Happy Ending from the album Under My Skin. Also, I cant seem to get Ne-Yo's song "Miiss Independance" out of my head!
Is there anything unusual about you?
Where do I start? hehe Err, I’m double jointed! Watch me bend!
Anything else you would like to tell us?
Any ideas how I can get rid of this rash??
Steve Rockford
