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Bob Harris (other)
Bob or Bobby Harris may refer to: Entertainment * Bob Harris (radio presenter) (born 1946), "Whispering" Bob Harris, British radio and TV presenter * Bob Harris (sportscaster) (born 1942), American sports broadcaster * Bob Harris (musician) (1943–2001), American jazz pianist, keyboardist and arranger * Bobby Harris (musician), founder of the Dazz Band * J. Robert Harris (1925–2000), U.S. composer of the 1967 ''Spider-Man'' television series theme * Bob Harris (writer) (born 1963), American political commentator and writer * Robert S. Harris (programmer), video game programmer Sports * Bob Harris (baseball) (1915–1989), American baseball player * Bob Harris (basketball) (1927–1977), American basketball player * Bob Harris (footballer) (born 1987), Scottish footballer * Bob Harris (snooker player) (born 1956) * Bobby Harris (born 1983), American football player Fiction * Bob Harris (character), fictional character in the movie ''Lost in Translation'' See also * Robert H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Harris (radio Presenter)
Robert Brinley Joseph Harris (born 11 April 1946), popularly known as "Whispering Bob" Harris, is an English music presenter known for being a host of the BBC2 music programme ''The Old Grey Whistle Test'', and as a co-founder of the listings magazine '' Time Out''. Harris has been broadcasting on the BBC for 50 years and has been recognised with the Americana Music Association of America Trailblazer Award, a UK Heritage Award, and a MOJO Medal, as well as his OBE for services to broadcasting. Early life Born on 11 April 1946 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, Harris first followed in his father's footsteps and joined Northamptonshire Police as a cadet for two years. Harris's father was from Pontardawe in South Wales. He then helped found '' Time Out'' magazine, as co-editor. Years later, he still refers to himself as "a journalist who can broadcast".''Old Grey Whistle Test'' DVD Vol 3; Bob Harris speaking before Track 3 Career Early career He began at BBC Radio 1 i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |