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Simon Johnson aka Rhymin’ Simon

My interest in music started when I first lived in London in 1970 where I became a regular at the Marquee Club. One of many highlights was seeing Genesis led by Peter Gabriel with 60 odd other punters! During that time I saw many bands from the Woodstock Rock era (’64 – ’74) at various venues around London. Some of the memorable gigs were at the Rainbow (now a church) where I saw the Who launch ‘Who’s Next’ and Pink Floyd do the same with ‘ Dark side of the Moon’. Since then music has been very much part of my life.

Q & A

How did you become involved?
I was invited to co-present on one show by the Fabulous Furry Freak. From that introduction, I became a regular presenter.

How long have you been with RTRFM?
About 5 years including the time I was away. When I came back to Perth, I was lucky enough to be a co-presenter.

What do you enjoy most about presenting?
Learning more about the wonderful music that came from the ’64-’74 era. My co-presenters have an amazing knowledge and collection of music from that era.

Strangest experience at RTRFM?
A few of the phone calls we get are fairly strange!

Favourite RTRFM programs?
Woodstock Rock, Rock rattle and Roll, Rockin’ the roots

What do you do in real life?
I have lived and worked around the world. Most recently I was living and work in India where I was the WA Representative for 3.5 years. Currently I work for the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia.