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The Retro Show - A Tribute

On Sunday 23rd January 2011, the final Retro Show was broadcast as a tribute to our dear friend and colleague Chris Copsey who sadly passed away unexpectedly on the 11th January. During the show, some of Coppo's former colleagues paid tribute to the broadcasting legend. You can listen again to the messages below.

Rik Scott, who hosted the show, said "Making the final Retro Show on behalf of Chris was an honour and true labour of love. Thanks to everyone who helped. Steve Power, Russ Williams, Danny Pike, Nicky Keig Shevlin, Bob Hoad, Moody, Dan Gasser, Marcus Patrick, Phil Bell, Kevin King, James Dean and Gary Hornbuckle. Gazza, without your archiving of bloopers, jingles and airchecks it would never have happened."

Roger Taylor from Duran Duran - 19/12/10

Duran Duran are back with a brand new single and album, both called “All you Need Is Now”. Coppo caught up with drummer Roger Taylor to talk about the band, their 30-year history, and working with production supremo Mark Ronson on their new project.

Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet - 27/06/10

He's an accomplished solo performer in his own right, but he's best known as the frontman of Spandau Ballet - one of the most successful bands of the 80's. After nearly 20 years apart they've made a glorious return over the last couple of years. Recently, Tony Hadley caught up with Coppo to talk about the band's unlikely reunion, and his plans for the future - both solo and with the band.

Andy Bell from Erasure - 16/05/10

Alongside Vince Clarke, he's been one half of the legendary Erasure for 25 years, and now Andy Bell has got a great new solo album out called 'Non Stop'. Andy popped into the Retro Show to tell us about Erasure's plans for the future, DJ'ing ...and the Cheeky Girls!

Jim Kerr from Simple Minds - 9/05/10

Simple Minds have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide since 1979. Recently, lead singer Jim Kerr caught up with Coppo to talk about the band, their past, present and future - and his new solo project 'Lostboy'.

Howard Jones - 11/04/10

Listen again to Chris Copsey's interview with Howard Jones on the Retro Show.

Boy George from Culture Club - 04/04/10

Listen again to Chris Copsey's interview with Boy Geroge on the Retro Show.

Mick Hucknall from Simply Red - 15/03/10

Simply Red are getting ready to head out on their last ever tour with one day the Brighton Centre in July. Also, to mark Mothers Day, Mich Hucknall and the boys have put together a new love song compilation, exclusively on sale through Tesco. Mick caught up with Chris Copsey on Mothering Sunday to tell us more.

Holly Johnson from Frankie Goes To Hollywood - 15/11/09

He was the forntman of 80's legends 'Frankie Goes To Hollywood', and also hit the charts in his own right with songs like "Love Train" and "Americanos". The legend that is Holly Johnson poppoed in for a chat with Coppo on The Retro Show.