Radio X Classic Rock has been launched by Global this morning fronted by presenter and music journalist, Sunta Templeton.
The new station will play the greatest classic rock music of all time from across the decades and can be heard on DAB on the D2 multiplex, Global Player, smart speakers and online.
Tracks played will include artists from Queen, Guns N’ Roses, Blondie and Thin Lizzy through to The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen.
Radio X Classic Rock presenter Sunta Templeton said: “This is an actual dream come true. To quote Joan Jett, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll! So I can’t wait to blast out the biggest iconic rock anthems on Radio X Classic Rock every day.”
Ashley Tabor-King OBE, Founder & Executive President of Global, said: “Radio X is going from strength to strength, and we’re so pleased to launch its natural sister station. Hats off to Matt Deverson and the team for bringing our much-appreciated listeners more of what they love.”
Radio X’s Managing Editor, Matt Deverson, said: “I’m delighted that we can bring our listeners a station dedicated to the A-Z of Classic Rock… that’s from AC/DC to Led Zepplin! Sunta is the perfect host – a regular festival DJ, Sunta has interviewed some of the biggest rockstars across the world… she knows her stuff and I can’t wait for her to guide us through the greatest rock ever. So for those about to rock…we salute you.”
This story first appeared on radiotoday.co.uk