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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.

Recent Shows

Show Name
Date
Woodstock Rock
Thursday 12th August
Woodstock Rock
Thursday 15th July
Woodstock Rock
Thursday 10th June
Woodstock Rock
Thursday 22nd April
Woodstock Rock
Thursday 25th March

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.