The award-winning DJ, Trevor Campbell, has died at the age of 78.
One of Downtown Radio's best-known presenters Trevor Campbell has died, the radio station has announced. He was 78.Downtown Radio said a statement on Facebook: “We’re incredibly saddened to announce that our friend and colleague Trevor Campbell has passed away at the age of 78."
Over his career Big T interviewed some of country music’s biggest stars, including Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash.U105 broadcaster Frank Mitchell told BBC News NI that Big T was "without doubt one of the most welcoming people I ever met when I joined Downtown numerous years ago".
"He went completely out of his way to help me learn the trick of the trade when it came to turntables and vinyl and one of the slickest operators in terms of radio presentation. "To say he was a legend in broadcasting is without doubt not an overstatement and he will be dearly missed.""A great lad, I used to enjoy going up and see him anytime I bought a new album. He was always a man that treated everybody very equal."
Campbell was named Favourite Radio Presenter for the fourth year running at the Northern Ireland Country Music Awards in February 2024 as well as being honoured with a Radio Hall of Fame award last year.Fresh warning for snow and ice across NI
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