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Kevin Black (broadcaster)

Kevin Black (broadcaster)

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Kevin Black (1943–18 February 2013), known professionally as Blackie, was a New Zealand radio broadcaster. A former breakfast host on Auckland's Radio Hauraki, he was once the highest-paid private radio DJ in New Zealand.[1][2]

Black left St. Patrick's College, Wellington at the age of 15, and was a seaman with the British Merchant Navy, before moving into radio.

Black died suddenly on 18 February 2013 after suffering a suspected heart attack at his home in Remuera, Auckland, just a few days short of his 70th birthday.[1]

His last on-air role was at the 60s and 70s radio station Solid Gold, where he worked from 1997 until his retirement in 2009.

Music

In 1981, Black and Co. recorded a parody version of the Deane Waretini hit "The Bridge", which was released on the RTC label. It was credited to Kevin Blackatini and the Frigids.[3][4]

A collection of his Radio Hauraki prank calls entitled Kevin Black's Gold Solids was released on vinyl in 1982. This was followed by Hotline Loonacy (1985) and Phoney Business (1988).[5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Radio legend Kevin Black dies". NZ Herald. 19 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  2. [2]
    "Broadcaster Kevin Black dies". TVNZ. 19 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  3. [3]
    45cat Record Details, Artist: Kevin Blackatini And The Frigids
  4. [4]
    NZ On Screen Kevin Blackatini and the Frigids
  5. [5]
    "Kevin Black | Discography | Discogs". Discogs.
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