Steve Wright passing on has actually affected me in a way I really didn't expect. I remember driving long hours as a delivery driver waiting for his show to come on. Sometimes working a Saturday I would tune in and be gutted realising what day it was with no Steve. Serious Jockin on a Friday was the best like a signal that the weekend was finally here. His show ending 2 years ago was a terrible decision especially being replaced by Scott Mills of all people. R.I.P Steve. A true legend gone too soon.
In the mid 1980's I was part of a small Royal Marine ships detachment onboard HMS Brazen. We were returning to Plymouth across the Atlantic after a 6 month tour away from home in the Falkland Islands. We were about 300 hundred miles out at sea when one afternoon our small transistor radio picked up Steve Wright's radio show... It was a great moment as we knew we were almost home. I have never forgotten that moment, very emotional. Sleep well Steve, you were simply the best. RIP.
1986 - I was part of a medic team (RAF) in Dartmouth Moor waiting 14 hrs for a Hercules aircraft to make an air drop - that never happened. This guy kept us entertained whilst we froze to (almost) death. Him and Capital Radio (Chris Tarrant) , in its day was all we had.
In my adult life, I've cried on two separate occasions, the loss of my dad 3 years ago and then Steve on the 13th of Feb. Now after watching this, a hatrick. God love him. What a guy.
This link is a reminder of why the BBC should never had ditched Steve Wright nor should they have let Moyles go. First class tribute from Chris: warm, heartfelt, real.
I think the difference is Steve Wright had a natural, easy, gentle charm. CM might be a good guy in real life - but is stuff was just bottom denominator.
Absolutely. Unfortunately, the BBC pander to the young listeners. What they haven't twigged is that most young people don't listen to the radio these days. They drove brilliant talent away for no reason.
I’ve read lots of comments along these lines and they are very understandable. And they may be correct. But I disagree somewhat. I’m not here to spin the bbc manifesto but what the beeb has done over the years is given birth to, or accelerated, loads of talent. We’d all like our favourite presenters and personalities to be on forever but that won’t foster new talent or help others learn from these masters. It seems trite to say it so soon after Steve’s passing but we need new presenters eventually. Personally I loved that Steve was still presenting on R2 but that I also get to hear lots of other presenters - the bbc made room for lots of them. Meanwhile, RIP Steve, you won at life 😢
He did have his equals,really only two in fairness. The great Kenny Everett and the brilliant Terry Wogan. The only DJ remaining today I'd mention in the same breath as the three geniuses above is Ken Bruce. Back in the 80s,Steve Wright in the afternoon was compulsory listening. His zany characters and sketches were hilarious. Wrighty's ask Elvis sketches on radio 2 were beyond brilliant. I'd often be stuck in traffic, and I'd notice other motorists in fits of laughter. I knew they were listening to wrighty. If god exists,I hope he throws a few virgins in the direction of the marvellous,Steve Wright. RIP
In 1988 I got my first job, which I hated, and would listen to Steve Wright in the afternoon as I sat at a bench doing soldering, and honestly that show used to get me through it. The sound of him and the Posse stayed with me for years. Proper talent. Unlike the likes of Helen Thomas and the BBC rotten management who everybody will forget as soon as their ambition shuffles them away, we will all remember the likes of Steve Wright.
In the 1980s his audience was an insane number. Every place you went, every car stereo, every building site, every office, every shop had Steve Wright in the Afternoon on.
I know I’m probably one of many, I’m finding the shock of Steve’s passing is really quite hard deal with. I am 64 and spent most of my working life listening to Steve Wright in the afternoon, the 80’s shows were just unforgettably brilliant. Hard to find the words, feel profoundly sad that I will never hear his voice live again. Never met him but will miss him hugely, a unique talent who didn’t deserve to pass away at that young. To his family, all you need to know is that he was loved by millions.
You are not alone. It's a sobering moment when something that was consistent in your life for so long is suddenly gone, then you realise how fast time goes by. He's gone now, but will live forever as long as we remember & listen to those old shows. There's lots popping up now all over TH-cam. Great memories 👌🏻
When it comes to radio entertainment & laughter & originality nobody comes close to Steve Wright & kenny Everett, radio will never be the same, RIP the two legendary entertainers ❤
I think Adrian Juste also deserves a mention. He also put a tremendous amount of prep into his shows and produced excellently crafted pieces of entertainment.
I once saw Steve Wright, in a pub, sat on his own in the New Forest. I was really tempted to just go up to him say hello and thank him for the brilliant radio show that he was doing on radio one as he helped me get through several hours a day of some really crappy jobs that I did and just didn’t want to be there, but he really helped me to have a good laugh and pass the time. I could see he looked like he was enjoying his pint . I think the place was called “The lamb “ and I’m pretty sure it was in a place called Bransgore. I decided that it would be a bit strange for him and he looked like he was enjoying his quiet time . Caught his eye once gave him a little nod, and I walked away. He probably was fed up for people coming up to him in the street and other places and came to this pub to get away from it all so made sense to me to leave him alone. I grew up, listening to him on Radio One, and all the funny sketches, and then when he moved to radio two, a continuation of funny sketches, brilliant radio presenting he had that warm aura that relaxing way of coming through the airwaves My mum liked listening to him as well, and I even got my son to listen to some of his funny sketches from radio two, and he laughed as well . He seemed like a lovely person, great aura, gentle, sincere, and really funny . I was heartbroken when he got asked from his long-term radio two show . A true legend, who will go down as one of the great, if not the greatest in my eyes, radio presenter and idea maker in his shows . Love to you, Steve on the other side and condolences to all his fans and family. He’s left behind. ❤
Thank you for your kind comments . Such a shame ,i still can’t believe it that the lovely kind , gentle man that he was has gone . It will take a very long time to sink in. Is amazin ( no g steve, loved this little quirks and games) , how just over the airwaves he could convey so much warmth , laughs and genuinity. You only have to look at the tributes that have come from so many people from all walks of life which is a huge testimony to the incredible human being that he was . Love you Steve miss you ( Friend ) as he often used to say . RIP and really hope I can bump into you on the other side one day only next time I will say hello 🙏 And buy you a pint over there…😢
Chris, I'm the lad you met in Gateshead last summer, the electrician, if you remember, we got our pic taken together, I don't know if you ever get to read these comments, however you normally have me crying laughing in my van whilst I listen to you travelling into work Every morning, this morning though you had me crying with sadness, you gave a very touching and loving tribute to your Mentor and friend, Mr Steve Wright ! God bless you Chris, R.I.P Wrighty, no G !
Steve's was the only radio show, and I mean THE ONLY radio show I would ever make a conscious effort to tune in and listen to when he was on. The rest of the time I'd skip between lots of different stations in the car in the hope of finding some decent tunes. Steve was the only PERSON I ever wanted to listen to. He was great.
@johnkelly4895 Isn't that a funny analogue phenomenon! finding a radio show "by accident'. Hearing something that speaks to you, and going back for more. I'm sure Steve knew he'd played a memorable part in some many lives. And how well loved he was.
Steve Wright was who i grew up with listening to when the world was a far better place , and it was better because of people like Steve Wright , the memories i have of laughing along with other guys on building sites when you were doing the most mundane of jobs and the time would just fly by . Gone far too soon but Rest In Peace Steve and thank you , thank you from the bottom of my broken heart . RIP
There is no other DJ that has made me cry when they died. I loved steve from his afternoon show in the early 90’s escaping from my rubbish school and came home to listen to my fave songs and the bonus was listening to a Funny great DJ that I’ve been listening to him throughout my life, I last listened to him last Sunday while I was making the Sunday lunch as you do. God bless Steve xxx
The only other broadcaster that made me weep at his loss was Paul O'Grady. When I heard about Steve, I didn't realise I was crying, yet tears were streaming down my face. Goodnight, Steve. Thank you for brightening up my days.
Back when Radio 1 was a real radio station, we had this legend. Steve Wright in the afternoon was a staple diet for most of us. The dross it has become speaks volumes of the real talent going about then. R I P to a media legend
respect to chris,i had to fight back the tears whilst listening,when i was a lonely white van man driving all around london and the uk,listening to steve and you chris it was like having your radio best mate sat on the passenger seat.r.i.p steve and respects to your family,x
@@majudaem - me neither.. 😢 rest in peace, Steve - you were my intro to the wonderful medium of radio YEARS back in my adolescence, and got me involved in radio BECAUSE of you and your genius, your style and the fact you were so passionate about it. be free, and please KNOW nothing will ever be the same without you, good sir. x
My favourite anecdote is when interference started halfway through a record. The microphone clicked on and Steve said calmly " Its not us.....its YOUR radio". Just a classic.
I was a Postie for 36 years , the guy got me through some real crap days at work during my rounds , pouring rain , heavy loads but the characters and chat and records made me smile and got me through , an utter Legend gone too early
Im 61 and was really upset at steve,s passing , i remember he was the first DJ i listened to in my teenage years on Thames Valley radio when i lived in Reading . A great great loss to me and millions of others he was sooooo good at what he did RIP STEVO
i was truly gutted to hear of Steve Wrights passing on the radio on my way home yesterday evening, his innovation and humour always made the program very special, he was like a best mate in so many ways it seems funny to say all these years later, he was part of my childhood, wow we are aging rapidly, listening to the afternoon show, i listened to most of the DJs back then on Radio 1 but as with myself, we all change direction, jobs etc and Steve went to some station called Radio 2 (where i think all aging DJs went to die, i mean in a funny way) and i continued to listen to that Radio 1 for some time, some chap called Mules or Miles took over, oh Chris something or rather (what ever happened to him) oh yes he left and i stopped listening to Radio 1 completely (their loss) but i was still aware of Steve on Radio 2 and sadly never got the chance to hear him again - RIP Steve we all loved you very much, you brightened our days as does that Smoyles now the one thing that made me smoyl, smile on the news is they played Gambaccini doing his Chris Moyles impression, 'I remember when Steve Wright and I . . . ' - i just creased up OMG who will they play when Gambo goes, perhaps Chris you can do that, 'I remember Gambo like it was yesterday
Was very lucky to have Steve at radio 210, where we were introduced to all his characters he made National when he joined radio 1. Everybody of my generation loved Steve, truly a one off. I was fortunate to cook for him after a charity do once and regularly bump into him in Henley, scruffy as always . Will be sadly missed RIP Steve and thank you 🙏
If truth be told some of Steves talent must have rubbed off on Chris Moyles.....both exceptional at what they do ...a lovely tribute which brought tears to My eyes.
Steve Wright was original, funny and genuine. There was no-one like him and there probably wont be in the future. He made it sound oh so easy. I just want to say Thanks Steve for the laughs on Radio 1 during the 1980's. I had no clue you were still around on Radio 2 until my wife mentioned it a few years ago. Thankfully I listened again for a year or so until your show ended. We should also thank the BBC for giving you the platform to keep us all entertained. RIP Steve ❤
Chris, you are a true gent, for entertaining us and being Moylsey..... and today for the first time a softy, that was lovley, listening to you talk about steve who for the most of us felt like a best mate in the afternoon. I remember you first when i was a kid listening to Signal Radio (I live in Stoke) when i heard you later on Radio 1 as a truck driver you and the team were like my best mates joining me for the afternoon, i never once heard you be as heartbroken as you are now. Thank you so so much for entertaining us all for years and now showing us a glimpse of your softer side. Thankyou my friend. Wayne.
I always remember Chris saying in the past that he really liked the way Steve and co would clap as the guest walked into the show, so he did that on his own radio show. Rip
Hats off to you Chris, I had a lump in my throat listening to your tribute to Wrighty, I’m 65 and I loved Steve from the beginning , he was a pioneer , a showman , an entertainer and he always left an impression on you . Still to this day when I meet old friends I shout in a northern Irish accent Hellooooo😂. The man was a genius. If there is an afterlife I know who I’ll be listening to on the Radio . god bless and rest your soul .❤️👍🏻
I met Steve for the first time about 15 years ago and saw him pretty much every time he'd come into New York. That was quite often because his ex wife, Cyndi, and his daughter, Lucy, lived and went to school here. I can't say enough good things about Steve. He really was a genuinely great person. Nothing was fake or for show about him. Same for Cyndi and Lucy, but i didn't know them as well as I did Steve. Last time i saw him was about 3 months before he died. He didn't look great then. You could see he had health problems, but was still his same old upbeat self. RIP Steve.
I grew up on radio with Steve Wright an amazing DJ gone to soon. Remarkable achievement his work was top. Love to his family and friends. R.I.P Steve Wright❤
Chris,great tribute,to your Steve,your mate... I remember,Ste Wright,in the afrernoon,as an apprentice... Was on every day... Rip Steve,you will be missed
R.I.P Steve Wright...Always been a part of my life, just like Leeds United...cant believe hes gone, radio wont be the same without him, god bless you Steve & R.I.P ...MOT
Hello 👋 R.Sripper Steve Wright was part of my child hood way back in the day's of yore will sadly be missed BBC made a massive massive mistake getting rid of the Legendary Steve Wright the afternoon slot from 2 pm onwards is pants 👖.R.I.P to a legendary DJ Steve Wright 🙏🤝🫶. Leeds everywhere marching on together 🦚🇮🇨🤍💛💙
Wow, couldn’t hold back the tears on this one.. Touching tribute from Chris….. When I first heard the news about Steve, it hit me like it would losing a friend. I never really viewed him as a typical celebrity or someone in the limelight and he always seemed to be a genuine bloke to me. When you’ve spent so many years listening to him in the afternoon, it was almost like you’d tune in to be uplifted. Thanks for providing that comfort blanket Steve and may you rest in peace. Legend!
The BBC used to be home to many greats, it used to be home to us too, you could always rely on the BBC for great content, great people and great media (or at least we thought!). Those old enough to remember the great stuff and people at the BBC feel as though our home is broken now, the BBC are desperately scrambling around trying to save itself, but they shot themselves in the foot when they got rid of all the greats, and I'm including you in this too Chris Moyles, but Ken Bruce and Steve Wright were two of my favourites, since ditched. I grew up listening to Steve Wright on Radio 1 working in a garage, I was grown up listening to Steve Wright on Radio 2 and now in my 50's it scares me to think of all the greats now gone, all the people who influenced me, all the people who I admired, and all the people who I listened to through the fab and not so fab times. Steve was a credit to his profession, a credit to his fans and a credit to what a great human being should be. Sadly missed.
He was a true radio legend, I also grew up listening to him and he led me onto listening to you Chris! RIP Mr. Wright. Also goes without saying that Chris and his team are radio legends too!
Was listening to this at home this morning and was greatly moved by your words Chris. We've lost a true original and a broadcasting giant. You will be greatly missed.. RIP Wrighty. 😞
A true perfectionist at his job '' A lot of people could learn so much by Steve Wrights work and life ethics. Sadly, gone but His voice will resonate through my brain until my end day. Thank you Steve for your positive, funny, sometimes serious radio shows you made my days and sometimes boring workload go so fast while chuckling away listening to you. Oh, and on a footnote, I still got an email address dating back from late 1990's named after one of his caricatures ''Ravingnutter'' which I give out to people from time to time, so funny seeing the look on their faces when I say Ravingnutter . Shall be missed, thoughts go out to his family and friends. Thank you Steve.
This was beautiful Chris ..Thank you for sharing your love for your special friend. Steve wss beloved and will be nissed by so many he touched with his wonderfulness, how lucky we were. Heartfelt condolences , from Brit in Toronto.
I'm so sad. It's really sinking in. Stated listening on starting work in '81. Listened most days since. A massive part in the lives of Millions for all those years. Lovely man. Chris has it spot on I'm sure.
I used to listen to Steve's show into my 30's and 40's. Loved the innovation and characters, nothing else like it. Especially loved Mr Angry. Rest in peace Steve, you made so many people smile every day and that is worth so much. Now I'm going to throw the phone down! 😄🤣😂
Felt for you there Chris….had a tear in my eye, Wrighty was Radio 1 afternoon for all my teens, and more recently, Sunday Love songs….what a guy, what privilege to have grown up with him on the radio….👍👌🇮🇲😞
Rest in peace Steve Wright. Wonderful broadcaster, his big show always cheered me up and I'm sad I won't have that same afternoon pick up from simply putting the radio on. Thank you.
My first job I used I get a lift home. We had a good hour of Steve. Both of us sat in silence chuckling. Strong memories ❤😢 Listening to Steve’s show was not just one favourite thing it was like a million different favourite things that you looked forward to throughout the entire show. I hope he knows how good he was. He must have had such an impact on me because the day he died, that night I dreamt about Steve ❤
Fantastic tribute Chris to a fantastic man. The summer of 83 prior to joining the army a time I’ll never forget thanks to Steve and his afternoon show. A true legend taken way too soon.
Sad to lose a radio icon. Like you Chris, I used to get home from school in the 80’s and tune in to Steve Wright in the afternoon. Still remember the iconic characters he had on the show. The Mick Jagger, Mr Angry. I live in a skip in Wandsworth pal. The theme to the show will always bring back memories of growing up with radio and the fun he brought to the airwaves.
Found a few TH-cam videos of his shows from the 80’s. Damian the social worker, Mr Mad, so many laughs. In recent years he had Barry from Watford, someone I went to school with, who also played Clinton Baptiste in Phoenix Nights. @@marcjudge680
Absolute legend has passed,what show he had i listened every day at work for years! Shocked n gutted to have lost such a well known loved dj amd his team. Nice one Moyles 👍 🙏
As you get older, you begin to see your life becoming less and less relevant, because each year brings new heartache as you notice the people you grew up with, friends, relatives and of course celebrities becoming frail and in some cases they pass away. This is part of all our lives sadly, it’s just the way things are. Steve Wright was a huge part of my younger self and to know he has gone, well it saddens me greatly. As a young working man in the 80’s, I listened to Steve every day in the factory where I did my apprenticeship. I remember how we would all be in hysterics listening to him and his crew take on the many zany characters that brought tears of laughter to my eyes so often. Then in later years, his afternoon show on BBC2, a ‘slightly’ more matured Steve, but with all the warmth and humour intact. Just a wonderful guy in every sense. I know he was a bit of a tortured soul, as are many who open their hearts so freely and who give so much of themselves to others. I hope he has found peace now, and if there is a god, a heaven, I know Steve will be playing all his favourite hits there for eternity. God bless you Steve Wright.
Brilliant words. I'm 59 . and feel exactly the same. Listening from '81 when I started my apprenticeship. Work was so much easier with Wrighty on in the background. Your opening four lines ring very true.Thank you Mr. Martin.
Steve Wright was without doubt the best DJ on any radio station.
Steve Wright passing on has actually affected me in a way I really didn't expect. I remember driving long hours as a delivery driver waiting for his show to come on. Sometimes working a Saturday I would tune in and be gutted realising what day it was with no Steve. Serious Jockin on a Friday was the best like a signal that the weekend was finally here. His show ending 2 years ago was a terrible decision especially being replaced by Scott Mills of all people. R.I.P Steve. A true legend gone too soon.
We saw the very best of radio and i am grateful to SWITA for that. Its not a short sight to say he was a true national treasure!
I know…. Scott Mills banging on about when he should marry his husband ffs. Just dire radio
In the mid 1980's I was part of a small Royal Marine ships detachment onboard HMS Brazen. We were returning to Plymouth across the Atlantic after a 6 month tour away from home in the Falkland Islands. We were about 300 hundred miles out at sea when one afternoon our small transistor radio picked up Steve Wright's radio show... It was a great moment as we knew we were almost home. I have never forgotten that moment, very emotional. Sleep well Steve, you were simply the best. RIP.
Was Mr Angry from Purley on lol. Thanks for your service
1986 - I was part of a medic team (RAF) in Dartmouth Moor waiting 14 hrs for a Hercules aircraft to make an air drop - that never happened. This guy kept us entertained whilst we froze to (almost) death. Him and Capital Radio (Chris Tarrant) , in its day was all we had.
Did you cry much
Always the best for me. Thanks for your work. More.
My dad was a long distance lorry driver in the 80's, Steve Wright kept a smile on his face for many a mile
Listening to Steve Wright made working in a shop, building site or driving slightly more tolerable, RIP Wrighty
In my adult life, I've cried on two separate occasions, the loss of my dad 3 years ago and then Steve on the 13th of Feb. Now after watching this, a hatrick. God love him. What a guy.
This link is a reminder of why the BBC should never had ditched Steve Wright nor should they have let Moyles go. First class tribute from Chris: warm, heartfelt, real.
The BBC didn't ditch Steve Wright - he was still doing Pick of the Pops and Sunday Love Songs on Radio 2.
I think the difference is Steve Wright had a natural, easy, gentle charm.
CM might be a good guy in real life - but is stuff was just bottom denominator.
Absolutely. Unfortunately, the BBC pander to the young listeners. What they haven't twigged is that most young people don't listen to the radio these days. They drove brilliant talent away for no reason.
Some of the stuff Chris used to say on his show it's a wonder he wasn't sacked. Steve Wright would never do that. @@LaPtiteAnglaise
I’ve read lots of comments along these lines and they are very understandable. And they may be correct. But I disagree somewhat. I’m not here to spin the bbc manifesto but what the beeb has done over the years is given birth to, or accelerated, loads of talent. We’d all like our favourite presenters and personalities to be on forever but that won’t foster new talent or help others learn from these masters. It seems trite to say it so soon after Steve’s passing but we need new presenters eventually. Personally I loved that Steve was still presenting on R2 but that I also get to hear lots of other presenters - the bbc made room for lots of them.
Meanwhile, RIP Steve, you won at life 😢
Feels like losing a mate that youve never met
Absolutely that’s how I would describe him 😢
Steve Wright the Robin Williams of the radio. Legend with no equal.
He did have his equals,really only two in fairness. The great Kenny Everett and the brilliant Terry Wogan. The only DJ remaining today I'd mention in the same breath as the three geniuses above is Ken Bruce. Back in the 80s,Steve Wright in the afternoon was compulsory listening. His zany characters and sketches were hilarious. Wrighty's ask Elvis sketches on radio 2 were beyond brilliant. I'd often be stuck in traffic, and I'd notice other motorists in fits of laughter. I knew they were listening to wrighty. If god exists,I hope he throws a few virgins in the direction of the marvellous,Steve Wright. RIP
Never found RW funny. Loved Steve though
In 1988 I got my first job, which I hated, and would listen to Steve Wright in the afternoon as I sat at a bench doing soldering, and honestly that show used to get me through it. The sound of him and the Posse stayed with me for years. Proper talent. Unlike the likes of Helen Thomas and the BBC rotten management who everybody will forget as soon as their ambition shuffles them away, we will all remember the likes of Steve Wright.
Brilliant trubute Moylsey - you're both radio legends RIP Stevie, gone way too young but will never be forgotten.
In the 1980s his audience was an insane number. Every place you went, every car stereo, every building site, every office, every shop had Steve Wright in the Afternoon on.
Something like 11 million daily listeners when he was on Radio 1....
I know I’m probably one of many, I’m finding the shock of Steve’s passing is really quite hard deal with. I am 64 and spent most of my working life listening to Steve Wright in the afternoon, the 80’s shows were just unforgettably brilliant. Hard to find the words, feel profoundly sad that I will never hear his voice live again. Never met him but will miss him hugely, a unique talent who didn’t deserve to pass away at that young. To his family, all you need to know is that he was loved by millions.
You are not alone in how you are feeling, his death feels like the loss of a close family member.
You are not alone. It's a sobering moment when something that was consistent in your life for so long is suddenly gone, then you realise how fast time goes by. He's gone now, but will live forever as long as we remember & listen to those old shows. There's lots popping up now all over TH-cam. Great memories 👌🏻
Completely agree with you my friend 😢❤😢
Completely agree, always had him on in our workshop every afternoon. Hearing his voice boom out the radio was such a comfort.
Got my mums funeral in a few hours so already in an emotional state, but fantastic heartfelt words from Chris. A lovely fitting tribute.
Wow, sorry for your loss :(
God bless you my friend😔
She knew you loved her and she loved you, I can say that because it's always true, doesn't make your loss easier, but maybe it will in time.
Sincere condolences 🙏
He’ll make her laugh. Sorry for your loss
When it comes to radio entertainment & laughter & originality nobody comes close to Steve Wright & kenny Everett, radio will never be the same, RIP the two legendary entertainers ❤
@grahammark357 Did you like Johnno Coleman? (Maybe too commercial for this illustrious company.)
No comparison sorry @@comealongcomealong4480
Well said
Well said Graham, totally agree. Never missed Kenny's show, never missed Wrightys 💔
I think Adrian Juste also deserves a mention. He also put a tremendous amount of prep into his shows and produced excellently crafted pieces of entertainment.
I once saw Steve Wright, in a pub, sat on his own in the New Forest. I was really tempted to just go up to him say hello and thank him for the brilliant radio show that he was doing on radio one as he helped me get through several hours a day of some really crappy jobs that I did and just didn’t want to be there, but he really helped me to have a good laugh and pass the time.
I could see he looked like he was enjoying his pint . I think the place was called “The lamb “ and I’m pretty sure it was in a place called Bransgore. I decided that it would be a bit strange for him and he looked like he was enjoying his quiet time . Caught his eye once gave him a little nod, and I walked away. He probably was fed up for people coming up to him in the street and other places and came to this pub to get away from it all so made sense to me to leave him alone.
I grew up, listening to him on Radio One, and all the funny sketches, and then when he moved to radio two, a continuation of funny sketches, brilliant radio presenting he had that warm aura that relaxing way of coming through the airwaves
My mum liked listening to him as well, and I even got my son to listen to some of his funny sketches from radio two, and he laughed as well .
He seemed like a lovely person, great aura, gentle, sincere, and really funny .
I was heartbroken when he got asked from his long-term radio two show .
A true legend, who will go down as one of the great, if not the greatest in my eyes, radio presenter and idea maker in his shows . Love to you, Steve on the other side and condolences to all his fans and family. He’s left behind. ❤
Everything that needed saying 👍
What a lovely, respectful, person you are. Wonderul comment ❤
Thank you for your kind comments . Such a shame ,i still can’t believe it that the lovely kind , gentle man that he was has gone . It will take a very long time to sink in. Is amazin ( no g steve, loved this little quirks and games) , how just over the airwaves he could convey so much warmth , laughs and genuinity.
You only have to look at the tributes that have come from so many people from all walks of life which is a huge testimony to the incredible human being that he was . Love you Steve miss you ( Friend ) as he often used to say . RIP and really hope I can bump into you on the other side one day only next time I will say hello 🙏 And buy you a pint over there…😢
Jesus. I would have said, you need to join a gym or you won’t see 70.
Thanks so much for the beautiful tribute.
Steve Wright was the inspiration to make me dj.
So lovely to hear.
Chris, I'm the lad you met in Gateshead last summer, the electrician, if you remember, we got our pic taken together, I don't know if you ever get to read these comments, however you normally have me crying laughing in my van whilst I listen to you travelling into work Every morning, this morning though you had me crying with sadness, you gave a very touching and loving tribute to your Mentor and friend, Mr Steve Wright ! God bless you Chris, R.I.P Wrighty, no G !
Just down the street from me in birtley 👍🇬🇧
FFS mate calm down he's not your boyfriend..
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@@jimbo6693about sums your quality up. Gutter trash stuff that gets stuck on the bottom of your shoe.
Steve's was the only radio show, and I mean THE ONLY radio show I would ever make a conscious effort to tune in and listen to when he was on. The rest of the time I'd skip between lots of different stations in the car in the hope of finding some decent tunes. Steve was the only PERSON I ever wanted to listen to. He was great.
Yes, you’d hear that introductory music and smile in anticipation ☺️
RIP Steve
DJ of my youth
Can’t bear Sunday morn now without Steve 🥲🥲
A radio legend taken too soon, found the radio 1 afternoon show by accident and listened for years after. Rest In Peace Steve.
@johnkelly4895 Isn't that a funny analogue phenomenon! finding a radio show "by accident'. Hearing something that speaks to you, and going back for more. I'm sure Steve knew he'd played a memorable part in some many lives. And how well loved he was.
Very often listened to Steve Wright and enjoyed his programmes immensely.He will be a hard act to replace if at all.
Steve Wright was who i grew up with listening to when the world was a far better place , and it was better because of people like Steve Wright , the memories i have of laughing along with other guys on building sites when you were doing the most mundane of jobs and the time would just fly by . Gone far too soon but Rest In Peace Steve and thank you , thank you from the bottom of my broken heart . RIP
Steve Wright was the best of the Best. Always a joy to listen to. R.I.P. Steve
I loved the Steve wirght show. I stopped listening to radio 2 when he left. RIP STEVE. XX
There is no other DJ that has made me cry when they died. I loved steve from his afternoon show in the early 90’s escaping from my rubbish school and came home to listen to my fave songs and the bonus was listening to a Funny great DJ that I’ve been listening to him throughout my life, I last listened to him last Sunday while I was making the Sunday lunch as you do. God bless Steve xxx
The only other broadcaster that made me weep at his loss was Paul O'Grady.
When I heard about Steve, I didn't realise I was crying, yet tears were streaming down my face. Goodnight, Steve. Thank you for brightening up my days.
Well said Chris, your right in ever single word spoken. He was in my life for 35 years nearly everday
Back when Radio 1 was a real radio station, we had this legend. Steve Wright in the afternoon was a staple diet for most of us. The dross it has become speaks volumes of the real talent going about then. R I P to a media legend
That's a lovely tribute to an absolute icon who will be deeply missed.. RIP Steve
respect to chris,i had to fight back the tears whilst listening,when i was a lonely white van man driving all around london and the uk,listening to steve and you chris it was like having your radio best mate sat on the passenger seat.r.i.p steve and respects to your family,x
I didn’t manage to hold it back
@@majudaem - me neither.. 😢
rest in peace, Steve - you were my intro to the wonderful medium of radio YEARS back in my adolescence, and got me involved in radio BECAUSE of you and your genius, your style and the fact you were so passionate about it.
be free, and please KNOW nothing will ever be the same without you, good sir.
x
My favourite anecdote is when interference started halfway through a record. The microphone clicked on and Steve said calmly " Its not us.....its YOUR radio". Just a classic.
Steve a legend in British radio. RIP Steve your be sadly missed. 😔
A beautiful tribute. I have sobed and i did not even know him. RIP Steve xxx
Me too
@@suzannebouse8747 - me three.. 😢x
Yourself, Steve Wright, Chris Evans and Gary Davies will always be me my radio icons. Love you all 🤜🤛
Those names are not even remotley worthy to be mentioned in the same sentence as the great Steve Wright!
I was a Postie for 36 years , the guy got me through some real crap days at work during my rounds , pouring rain , heavy loads but the characters and chat and records made me smile and got me through , an utter Legend gone too early
Wow...what a wonderful tribute Chris Thankyou for that . Really heartfelt ❤😭
Steve was in my ears from 2 till 4 for 40 yrs,miss him.God bless him😂
Im 61 and was really upset at steve,s passing , i remember he was the first DJ i listened to in my teenage years on Thames Valley radio when i lived in Reading . A great great loss to me and millions of others he was sooooo good at what he did RIP STEVO
Spot on. I feel exactly the same. Tearful. I'm 59. Listened through all my working years. He was a great Comfort.
I’m not crying you are!!! Thank god Chris is only 27 and will be around for decades.
He's 49
*whispers* I know that, but Chris says he’s 27 and has done for about 15 years
That was emotional hearing Chris talk like that.sad lose.
Arnie and the Terminators - the greatest ever Top of the Pop's performance! Thanks for the memories Steve ♥
Wonderful tribute to a wonderful man & excellent DJ, RIP Steve Wright x
Well done chris great tribute rip steve xxx❤❤❤
Steve Wright was an institution. Loved his Radio 2 show, it was the only show on the station I listened to.
Loved the show. RIP Steve.
i was truly gutted to hear of Steve Wrights passing on the radio on my way home yesterday evening, his innovation and humour always made the program very special, he was like a best mate in so many ways
it seems funny to say all these years later, he was part of my childhood, wow we are aging rapidly, listening to the afternoon show, i listened to most of the DJs back then on Radio 1 but as with myself, we all change direction, jobs etc and Steve went to some station called Radio 2 (where i think all aging DJs went to die, i mean in a funny way) and i continued to listen to that Radio 1 for some time, some chap called Mules or Miles took over, oh Chris something or rather (what ever happened to him) oh yes he left and i stopped listening to Radio 1 completely (their loss)
but i was still aware of Steve on Radio 2 and sadly never got the chance to hear him again - RIP Steve we all loved you very much, you brightened our days as does that Smoyles now
the one thing that made me smoyl, smile on the news is they played Gambaccini doing his Chris Moyles impression, 'I remember when Steve Wright and I . . . ' - i just creased up OMG
who will they play when Gambo goes, perhaps Chris you can do that, 'I remember Gambo like it was yesterday
Was very lucky to have Steve at radio 210, where we were introduced to all his characters he made National when he joined radio 1. Everybody of my generation loved Steve, truly a one off. I was fortunate to cook for him after a charity do once and regularly bump into him in Henley, scruffy as always . Will be sadly missed RIP Steve and thank you 🙏
If truth be told some of Steves talent must have rubbed off on Chris Moyles.....both exceptional at what they do ...a lovely tribute which brought tears to My eyes.
Steve Wright was original, funny and genuine. There was no-one like him and there probably wont be in the future. He made it sound oh so easy. I just want to say Thanks Steve for the laughs on Radio 1 during the 1980's. I had no clue you were still around on Radio 2 until my wife mentioned it a few years ago. Thankfully I listened again for a year or so until your show ended. We should also thank the BBC for giving you the platform to keep us all entertained. RIP Steve ❤
Well done Chris Moyles for talking about a man we all love and without breaking down into tears. I only wish that I could do the same.
Chris, you are a true gent, for entertaining us and being Moylsey..... and today for the first time a softy, that was lovley, listening to you talk about steve who for the most of us felt like a best mate in the afternoon.
I remember you first when i was a kid listening to Signal Radio (I live in Stoke) when i heard you later on Radio 1 as a truck driver you and the team were like my best mates joining me for the afternoon, i never once heard you be as heartbroken as you are now. Thank you so so much for entertaining us all for years and now showing us a glimpse of your softer side.
Thankyou my friend. Wayne.
I always remember Chris saying in the past that he really liked the way Steve and co would clap as the guest walked into the show, so he did that on his own radio show. Rip
Hats off to you Chris, I had a lump in my throat listening to your tribute to Wrighty, I’m 65 and I loved Steve from the beginning , he was a pioneer , a showman , an entertainer and he always left an impression on you . Still to this day when I meet old friends I shout in a northern Irish accent Hellooooo😂. The man was a genius. If there is an afterlife I know who I’ll be listening to on the Radio . god bless and rest your soul .❤️👍🏻
What an amazing tribute to an amazing man. I was moved to tears. Not for the first time this week, I might add.
Thanks Chris.
Rest in peace Steve ❤
I met Steve for the first time about 15 years ago and saw him pretty much every time he'd come into New York. That was quite often because his ex wife, Cyndi, and his daughter, Lucy, lived and went to school here. I can't say enough good things about Steve. He really was a genuinely great person. Nothing was fake or for show about him. Same for Cyndi and Lucy, but i didn't know them as well as I did Steve. Last time i saw him was about 3 months before he died. He didn't look great then. You could see he had health problems, but was still his same old upbeat self. RIP Steve.
Genuine and heartfelt, thanks Chris..Wrighty has been such a big part of my life for so long, he will be sorely missed by so many
All of my favourites have either died or moved on. After 35 years I think I will have to find a new radio station. RIP Steve 😢
Of all the tributes to Steve that I’ve seen, this is easily the most heartfelt and moving one. Had a lump in my throat listening to it
Lovely tribute, thanks Chris - he was special that's for sure. Better than anyone they have now for sure.
I grew up on radio with Steve Wright an amazing DJ gone to soon. Remarkable achievement his work was top. Love to his family and friends. R.I.P Steve Wright❤
God bless steve wright what a great DJ
Great tribute chris 😢👌🏻
Chris,great tribute,to your Steve,your mate...
I remember,Ste Wright,in the afrernoon,as an apprentice...
Was on every day...
Rip Steve,you will be missed
Thank you Chris. Im heartbroken. I feel like I knew him along with millions of others. I can’t believe he’s gone.
Not a Chris Moyles fan, but thankyou for that Chris.
What are you doing on his channel if you're not a fan?
@@malinhead8468 I wanted to see his tribute dickhead.
@@malinhead8468 Listening to Chris's tribute you fkin doyle there's always one c¥nt.
A legend we lost far too soon. RIP Steve.
you made me cry chris we have lost a legend
Great comments Chris ,Steve wright will be missed by millions my age ,Legend ❤
Such an amazing man 😢 miss him so much. Keep serious jockin wherever you are 😢❤
No G!
A lovely tribute to a lovely man 😢
R.I.P Steve Wright...Always been a part of my life, just like Leeds United...cant believe hes gone, radio wont be the same without him, god bless you Steve & R.I.P ...MOT
Hello 👋 R.Sripper Steve Wright was part of my child hood way back in the day's of yore will sadly be missed BBC made a massive massive mistake getting rid of the Legendary Steve Wright the afternoon slot from 2 pm onwards is pants 👖.R.I.P to a legendary DJ Steve Wright 🙏🤝🫶. Leeds everywhere marching on together 🦚🇮🇨🤍💛💙
An absolute legend of radio. Part of my life long radio journey, as well as Chris. Will be sadly missed.
Wow, couldn’t hold back the tears on this one.. Touching tribute from Chris….. When I first heard the news about Steve, it hit me like it would losing a friend. I never really viewed him as a typical celebrity or someone in the limelight and he always seemed to be a genuine bloke to me. When you’ve spent so many years listening to him in the afternoon, it was almost like you’d tune in to be uplifted. Thanks for providing that comfort blanket Steve and may you rest in peace. Legend!
The BBC used to be home to many greats, it used to be home to us too, you could always rely on the BBC for great content, great people and great media (or at least we thought!). Those old enough to remember the great stuff and people at the BBC feel as though our home is broken now, the BBC are desperately scrambling around trying to save itself, but they shot themselves in the foot when they got rid of all the greats, and I'm including you in this too Chris Moyles, but Ken Bruce and Steve Wright were two of my favourites, since ditched. I grew up listening to Steve Wright on Radio 1 working in a garage, I was grown up listening to Steve Wright on Radio 2 and now in my 50's it scares me to think of all the greats now gone, all the people who influenced me, all the people who I admired, and all the people who I listened to through the fab and not so fab times. Steve was a credit to his profession, a credit to his fans and a credit to what a great human being should be. Sadly missed.
BBC made a massive mistake getting rid of his afternoon show,nobody will ever come close to Steve wright,he was a master of his craft RIP steve
Lovely words and a great insight to your relationship with a legend of a broadcaster .......... rip Steve....... Great words Chris
listened to them both growing up, and feel like it was yesterday.
He was a true radio legend, I also grew up listening to him and he led me onto listening to you Chris! RIP Mr. Wright. Also goes without saying that Chris and his team are radio legends too!
He was a big part of my life working in sites making us laugh. I know Chris loved him we all did RIP Steve Wright
Loved righty in the afternoon and listened for years to his absolutely fantastic show everyday ..god bless and RIP Steve Wright
Was listening to this at home this morning and was greatly moved by your words Chris. We've lost a true original and a broadcasting giant. You will be greatly missed.. RIP Wrighty. 😞
RIP STEVE,thank you for all the years I listened to you on the radio,xx
A true perfectionist at his job '' A lot of people could learn so much by Steve Wrights work and life ethics. Sadly, gone but His voice will resonate through my brain until my end day. Thank you Steve for your positive, funny, sometimes serious radio shows you made my days and sometimes boring workload go so fast while chuckling away listening to you. Oh, and on a footnote, I still got an email address dating back from late 1990's named after one of his caricatures ''Ravingnutter'' which I give out to people from time to time, so funny seeing the look on their faces when I say Ravingnutter . Shall be missed, thoughts go out to his family and friends. Thank you Steve.
Steve will be up there doing some serious jockin on heaven FM
This was beautiful Chris ..Thank you for sharing your love for your special friend. Steve wss beloved and will be nissed by so many he touched with his wonderfulness, how lucky we were. Heartfelt condolences , from Brit in Toronto.
I'm so sad. It's really sinking in. Stated listening on starting work in '81. Listened most days since. A massive part in the lives of Millions for all those years. Lovely man. Chris has it spot on I'm sure.
I used to listen to Steve's show into my 30's and 40's. Loved the innovation and characters, nothing else like it. Especially loved Mr Angry. Rest in peace Steve, you made so many people smile every day and that is worth so much. Now I'm going to throw the phone down! 😄🤣😂
A legend who will be missed by all, sad day
Felt for you there Chris….had a tear in my eye, Wrighty was Radio 1 afternoon for all my teens, and more recently, Sunday Love songs….what a guy, what privilege to have grown up with him on the radio….👍👌🇮🇲😞
Rest in peace Steve Wright. Wonderful broadcaster, his big show always cheered me up and I'm sad I won't have that same afternoon pick up from simply putting the radio on. Thank you.
The rest of the crew couldn’t look more bored listening to Chris’s bit.
My first job I used I get a lift home. We had a good hour of Steve. Both of us sat in silence chuckling. Strong memories ❤😢 Listening to Steve’s show was not just one favourite thing it was like a million different favourite things that you looked forward to throughout the entire show. I hope he knows how good he was. He must have had such an impact on me because the day he died, that night I dreamt about Steve ❤
What a lovely tribute Chris. Love it. Miss Steve Wright lots.
What a brilliant tribute to a brilliant DJ!
Everyone is saying the same thing about Steve Wright!
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Fantastic tribute Chris to a fantastic man. The summer of 83 prior to joining the army a time I’ll never forget thanks to Steve and his afternoon show. A true legend taken way too soon.
I remember medium wave, miss him, i am of that generation from being 8 years old in 1980 onwards 😢
A genuinely lovely tribute to Steve. Well done Chris. That must have been tough!
Sad to lose a radio icon. Like you Chris, I used to get home from school in the 80’s and tune in to Steve Wright in the afternoon. Still remember the iconic characters he had on the show. The Mick Jagger, Mr Angry. I live in a skip in Wandsworth pal. The theme to the show will always bring back memories of growing up with radio and the fun he brought to the airwaves.
MR SPOON...AND THE STORIES...Absolutely Legend...
Found a few TH-cam videos of his shows from the 80’s. Damian the social worker, Mr Mad, so many laughs. In recent years he had Barry from Watford, someone I went to school with, who also played Clinton Baptiste in Phoenix Nights. @@marcjudge680
Absolute legend has passed,what show he had i listened every day at work for years! Shocked n gutted to have lost such a well known loved dj amd his team. Nice one Moyles 👍 🙏
Steve wright was a legend and well loved .
As you get older, you begin to see your life becoming less and less relevant, because each year brings new heartache as you notice the people you grew up with, friends, relatives and of course celebrities becoming frail and in some cases they pass away. This is part of all our lives sadly, it’s just the way things are.
Steve Wright was a huge part of my younger self and to know he has gone, well it saddens me greatly. As a young working man in the 80’s, I listened to Steve every day in the factory where I did my apprenticeship. I remember how we would all be in hysterics listening to him and his crew take on the many zany characters that brought tears of laughter to my eyes so often. Then in later years, his afternoon show on BBC2, a ‘slightly’ more matured Steve, but with all the warmth and humour intact. Just a wonderful guy in every sense.
I know he was a bit of a tortured soul, as are many who open their hearts so freely and who give so much of themselves to others. I hope he has found peace now, and if there is a god, a heaven, I know Steve will be playing all his favourite hits there for eternity.
God bless you Steve Wright.
Brilliant words. I'm 59 . and feel exactly the same. Listening from '81 when I started my apprenticeship. Work was so much easier with Wrighty on in the background. Your opening four lines ring very true.Thank you Mr. Martin.