British radio deejay, author. Married twice. Link to Wikipedia biography
Tony Blackburn (born 29 January 1943) is an English radio DJ.
Blackburn was born in Guildford, Surrey, and began his career as a disc jockey at the age of 16. He joined the BBC in 1967 and became a presenter on the BBC Light Programme. In 1973, he moved to BBC Radio 1, where he presented the breakfast show for many years.
Blackburn has also worked in television, presenting shows such as Top of the Pops and The Generation Game. He is a regular guest on the BBC Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs.
Blackburn was awarded the MBE in 2002 for his services to broadcasting.