Celebrating 30 years of radio: Stephen Walker

On Monday 31 January Triple R broadcaster Stephen Walker will be celebrating 30 years of radio with an incredible line up of artists at the Forum Theatre. Honouring the Ghost who talks and offering live performances will be Dirty Three, the Skull Cave All Stars, Gareth & Dan from the Drones, Dave Graney and the Lurid Yellow Mist, Ron S. Peno, Sand Pebbles as well as Max Crawdaddy and RRR DJs.

Stephen Walker was Triple R’s Program Manager for 14 years and is in his thirtieth year as a volunteer broadcaster with the station. He was instrumental in shaping the sound of the station during the late 80s and 90s. His on air persona as the Ghost Who Talks in the Skull Cave every Friday between 4 to 7pm established a cult following over three decades. Skull Cave continues to be the one of the most popular programs on the community station’s grid, even moreso now that he has introduced the quiz and interacts with the listeners.

For the past 20 years Stephen Walker has been living with multiple sclerosis. He has become immobilised and is often stricken by pain. He resides just outside of Melbourne and it is a huge effort for him to go into the Triple R studios in East Brunswick every Friday afternoon. Friends of The Ghost have organised this special benefit concert to help raise funds for an expensive treatment available in Europe which will help him regain some independence and walk again.

A stellar line up of talent on Monday 31 January will come together at the Forum to benefit the Ghost. All proceeds from the show will go towards Stephen Walker’s medical treatment.

LINEUP

Dirty Three, The Skull Cave All Stars, Gareth & Dan (The Drones), Dave Graney & The Lurid Yellow Mist, Ron S. Peno, Sand Pebbles, Max Crawdaddy and RRR Djs

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