Episodes
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Published 10/05/14
Andy Bush interviews Keith 'Keef' Richards on the eve of The Rolling Stones gig in Hyde Park. They chat about Keef's wardrobe, playing at Glastonbury, the Hells Angels, Mick?s outfit at the 69 gig and much more.
Published 07/05/13
Mick Jagger met with Pete Mitchell ahead of The Rolling Stone gig in Hyde Park this summer to talk about what songs they'll play, getting fit and Glastonbury
Published 07/04/13
Published 10/01/12
Hear John talking about his new book In The Pleasure Groove, the highs and the lows of the 80s with fast cars and hot models. Plus hanging out with heroes like Bowie and Andy Warhol.
Published 09/24/12
Ranking Roger from The Beat talks to Martyn Lee about playing live in 2012, and re-issuing their three albums.
Published 07/06/12
Glenn and Chris from Squeeze take over Absolute 80s for an hour to play their favourite songs, and tell you how they wrote some of their biggest hits.
Published 06/29/12
Glenn and Chris from Squeeze take over Absolute 80s for an hour to play their favourite songs, and tell you how they wrote some of their biggest hits.
Published 06/18/12
The last UK radio interview David Bowie has done, to date, was with Ben Jones in 2003 (around the 'Reality' album promotion) With Bowie about to release 'The Next Day' (11th March), his first album in 10 years, here is another chance to hear this Archive Interview in which Bowie talks about the conflicting demands of touring and family, and the mindset of his adopted city, New York, in the post 9/11 years.
Published 03/07/12
Annie Lennox, the wonderful Annie Lennox, talks to Geoff Lloyd about her exhibition at the V&A Museum
Published 09/14/11
Published 09/09/11
Nik and Dan bring you Cafe 80s every Saturday morning from 9. Hear their full, uncut interview with Martyn Ware from Heaven 17 here.
Published 09/05/11
Nik and Dan are on Cafe 80s every Saturday morning from 9am on Absolute 80s and here's their chat with ex-Frankie Goes to Hollywood star, Holly Johnson.
Published 08/16/11
Mike & The Mechanics at Hard Rock Calling
Published 06/27/11
Adam Ant at Hard Rock Calling 2011
Published 06/27/11
Leona Graham talks to Stevie Nicks about her career and life in music as she supports Rod Stewart at Hard Rock Calling
Published 06/25/11
Leona Graham interviews 80's music legend Adam Ant for Absolute 80's
Published 06/09/11
INXS talking about their live show at Southern Sounds in London this weekend and how they made the new Original Sin record.
Published 06/08/11
Gary Kemp from Spandau Ballet visits Absolute 80s to talk to Martyn Lee about his success in the band and what he's doing now.
Published 04/02/11
Annie Lennox interview with Ben Jones.
Published 12/14/10
Christian O'Connell speaks to Sir Elton John at Elton's house before the exclusive Absolute Radio gig at the Union Chapel in London.
Published 12/06/10
Hear 80s legend Howard Jones talking to Martyn Lee about his memories of the 80s and playing live.
Published 11/29/10
Huey Lewis interview with Iain Lee.
Published 11/25/10
Martyn Ware and Glenn Gregory from Heaven 17 talk to Martyn Lee.
Published 11/17/10
Bryan Adams talks to Martyn Lee about his biggest 80s hits, and his new album Bare Bones.
Published 11/15/10